
Getting Wet
1984-06-01 · 25 min · ★ 9.0
While on a seaside holiday with his family, a teenage boy becomes infatuated with a young woman accompanying them as a housekeeper. As his older brother begins a relationship with her, the boy’s frustration grows, leading to actions that disrupt both the family dynamic and the fragile relationships around him. The conflict culminates in a breakdown of trust between the brothers.
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- P.J. Hogan
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- Australian Film Television and Radio School
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- Australia
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- Released
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