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Sweetie

Sweetie

There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!

19896.01h 40m

Overview

The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

Directed by Jane Campion
Written by Jane Campion, Billy MacKinnon, Gerard Lee
Produced by John Maynard
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Top Cast

Geneviève Lemon

Geneviève Lemon

Dawn 'Sweetie'

Karen Colston

Karen Colston

Kay

Tom Lycos

Tom Lycos

Louis

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Jon Darling

Gordon

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Dorothy Barry

Flo

A

Andre Pataczek

Clayton

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Michael Lake

Bob

J

Jean Hadgraft

Mrs. Schneller

Paul Livingston

Paul Livingston

Teddy Schneller

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Louise Fox

Cheryl

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshiptree housedysfunctional familywoman directorfavorite sibling

About Sweetie

Sweetie is a drama, comedy film released in 1989 exploring themes of sibling relationship, tree house, dysfunctional family, woman director, favorite sibling. Directed by Jane Campion, it stars Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos. The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

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