Soft Fruit
“It's not where you're going in life - it's who's going with you.”
Synopsis
For the first time in 15 years, all four siblings in a family show up to care for their dying mother, who is only given a couple of weeks to live. One comes from America with her two children. A divorced sister also comes with her child and sneaks off regularly to meet a mystery man who may be her ex-husband. The third & youngest daughter is an unmarried nurse aware of her ticking biological clock. The only son chases after his grumpy father who seems to not care a whit about his wife's circumstances. The four are also faced my their mother's dreams to accomplish a few things before she dies - to visit a beach she had visited in the past, to see her youngest married, and to visit Paris. She also wants to be embalmed and be honored with a 21 gun salute. Thus the whole group has to set off in the quest to fulfill their mother's wishes.
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Jeanie Drynan
Patsy
Linal Haft
Vic
Russell Dykstra
Bo
Geneviève Lemon
Josie
Sacha Horler
Nadia
Alicia Talbot
Vera
Dion Bilios
Bud
Gezelle Byrnes
Elly
Jordan Frankland
Thomas
Cheyenne Dobbs
Gertie
Marin Mimica
Swifty
Glenn Butcher
Tony
Terry Weaver
Podge
Trevor Mills
Smudge
Barry Evans
Bikie 1
Andrew Hunter
Bikie 2
Walter Grkovic
Janitor
Pat Bishop
Nursing Sister
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christina Andreef
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Ayres, Joan Scheckel, Christina Andreef
- Original Score
- Antony Partos
- Original Title
- Soft Fruit
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christina Andreef
Tony Ayres, Joan Scheckel, Christina Andreef
Antony Partos
László Baranyai
Jane Moran
Helen Bowden, Jane Campion
Department Leadership Roster
László Baranyai
Director of Photography
Helen Bowden
Producer
Jane Moran
Editor
Jane Holland
Costume Design
Sarah Stollman
Production Design
Christina Andreef
Writer
Christina Andreef
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Fruit
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What is Soft Fruit about?
For the first time in 15 years, all four siblings in a family show up to care for their dying mother, who is only given a couple of weeks to live. One comes from America with her two children. A divorced sister also comes with her child and sneaks off regularly to meet a mystery man who may be her ex-husband. The third & youngest daughter is an unmarried nurse aware of her ticking biological clock. The only son chases after his grumpy father who seems to not care a whit about his wife's circumstances. The four are also faced my their mother's dreams to accomplish a few things before she dies - to visit a beach she had visited in the past, to see her youngest married, and to visit Paris. She also wants to be embalmed and be honored with a 21 gun salute. Thus the whole group has to set off in the quest to fulfill their mother's wishes.
Who directed Soft Fruit?
Soft Fruit was directed by Christina Andreef.
Who stars in Soft Fruit?
The principal cast of Soft Fruit includes Jeanie Drynan, Linal Haft, Russell Dykstra, Geneviève Lemon, Sacha Horler.
When was Soft Fruit released and how long is it?
Soft Fruit was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Soft Fruit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soft Fruit was composed by Antony Partos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soft Fruit?
Soft Fruit holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).