The read
A Balasaur Score of 70 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 87%. Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 73% of the 3,273 2000s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
73 audience votes
Key crew
- Rachel WardDirector
- Rachel WardScreenplay
Cast
- Ben MendelsohnNed Kendall
- Maeve DermodyToni
- Rachel GriffithsSally Kendall
- Sophie LoweKate Kendall
- Josh McFarlaneCliff Kendall
- Bryan BrownBruce Kendall
- Suzie BoyaciEmily Kendall (mum)
- Daniel BinksYoung Cliff Kendall
- Heloise BakerYoung Sally Kendall
- Eve BurnerYoung Kate Kendall
- Briony KentTamara
- Jarrah CocksAndy Cromer
Stills
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Themes
australiaisolationhomefatherpastsisterdysfunctional familymemorywritertwinsfamilyincest