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Peel

Peel

19835.70h 9m

Overview

A family drive in the countryside turns into a battle of wills between a young boy and his father and aunt.

Directed by Jane Campion
Written by Jane Campion
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Top Cast

T

Tim Pye

Brother / Father

K

Katie Pye

Sister / Aunt

B

Ben Martin

Son / Nephew

Themes & Keywords

countrysidered hairbrother sister woman directorcar radioorangesparked car

About Peel

Peel is a drama film released in 1983 exploring themes of countryside, red hair, brother sister , woman director, car radio, oranges. Directed by Jane Campion, it stars Tim Pye, Katie Pye, Ben Martin. A family drive in the countryside turns into a battle of wills between a young boy and his father and aunt.

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