The Well (1997 film)

The Well
Directed by Samantha Lang
Written by Elizabeth Jolley (novel)
Laura Jones
Starring Pamela Rabe
Miranda Otto
Paul Chubb
Frank Wilson
Cinematography Mandy Walker
Edited by Dany Cooper
Release date
 31 July 1997
Running time
 101 minutes
Country Australia
Language English
Budget 3 million

The Well is a 1997 Australian film, based on the novel by Elizabeth Jolley.

Synopsis

The film is about a young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester who live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe. But a tragic accident and the theft of their money change their plans.

Production

Sandra Levy bought the rights to the novel and hired Laura Jones to adapt. They worked on the project for around six years then Samantha Lang became involved as director.[1]

Awards

Cast

Box office

The Well grossed $393,920 at the box office in Australia.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Sam Lang", Signet, 23 July 1997 accessed 19 November 2012
  2. ↑ "Festival de Cannes: The Well". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  3. ↑ Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
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