Beautiful Kate

Beautiful Kate

2009 · 90 min · EN · R · 5.8 (53 votes)
Dir. Rachel Ward · Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Maeve Dermody, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe, Josh McFarlane, Bryan Brown

The past is always present.

Drama

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.

VIBE

A deeply melancholic and introspective drama. It feels like sifting through dusty memories in an isolated, sun-drenched landscape. The weight of unspoken family secrets hangs heavy, creating a brooding, somber atmosphere that lingers long after viewing.

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