Sweetie

Sweetie (1989)

15
04/05/1990 (GB)
Drama, Comedy
1h 40m

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

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.

  • Jane CampionDirector, Screenplay
  • Gerard LeeScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • sibling relationship
  • tree house
  • dysfunctional family
  • woman director
  • favorite sibling

Top Billed Cast

Geneviève Lemon

Geneviève Lemon

Dawn 'Sweetie'

Karen Colston

Karen Colston

Kay

Tom Lycos

Tom Lycos

Louis

Jon Darling

Gordon

Dorothy Barry

Flo

Andre Pataczek

Clayton

Michael Lake

Bob

Jean Hadgraft

Mrs. Schneller

Paul Livingston

Paul Livingston

Teddy Schneller

Louise Fox

Cheryl

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