Kindred
Synopsis
Penny is in her mid-twenties. For years she has suffered from the sexual assaults of her father, who is now beginning to take an interest in her younger sister. She tries to convince her mother and sister of her situation as an incest victim, but they just ignore her. The father tries to keep his secret by isolating Penny, but eventually she is old enough and confident enough to break free, though not without the emotional scars of years of abuse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Money
- Screenplay & Story
- Debra Oswald
- Original Score
- Peter Pitcher
- Original Title
- Kindred
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Television and Radio School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Money
Debra Oswald
Peter Pitcher
Laurie Kirkwood
Ross Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Money
Director
Ross Thompson
Editor
Laurie Kirkwood
Director of Photography
Peter Pitcher
Original Music Composer
Debra Oswald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kindred
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kindred about?
Penny is in her mid-twenties. For years she has suffered from the sexual assaults of her father, who is now beginning to take an interest in her younger sister. She tries to convince her mother and sister of her situation as an incest victim, but they just ignore her. The father tries to keep his secret by isolating Penny, but eventually she is old enough and confident enough to break free, though not without the emotional scars of years of abuse.
Who directed Kindred?
Kindred was directed by Julie Money.
Who stars in Kindred?
The principal cast of Kindred includes Alyson Best, Russell Newman, Melissa Jaffer, Julie Tyler, Nick Holland.
When was Kindred released and how long is it?
Kindred was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Kindred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kindred was composed by Peter Pitcher.