
Big Little Lies(2017)
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.


“Whose side are you on?”
At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.

Jonathan LaPaglia
Hector

Melissa George
Rosie

Sophie Okonedo
Aisha

Alex Dimitriades
Harry

Essie Davis
Anouk

Sophie Lowe
Connie
Lex Marinos
Manolis
Blake Davis
Richie
The Slap is a drama series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of based on novel or book, infidelity, parenting, slap, affair. Created by Christos Tsiolkas, it stars Jonathan LaPaglia, Melissa George, Sophie Okonedo. At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
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