Boundaries of the Heart
Synopsis
A small desert town in western Australia is the scene of several love affairs in this romantic drama. Forty-year-old Stella (Wendy Hughes) works at her father's hotel and bar. She receives annual New Year's marriage proposals from rodeo rider Andy Ford (John Hargreaves), who talks himself into asking her one more time. Stella's father Billy (Norman Kaye) is a former cricket star whose career ended early when he was involved in a sex scandal. She spends the night with vacationing Arthur (Michael Siberry) when his car breaks down. Andy elects not to pop the question to Stella in lieu of her one-night stand with the stranger. When Billy elects to marry June Thompson (Julie Nihill), the local gossipmongers have a field day recalling the woman's promiscuous past.
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Wendy Hughes
Stella Marsden
John Hargreaves
Andy Ford
Norman Kaye
Billy Morgan
Max Cullen
Blanco White
Julie Nihill
June Thompson
Michael Siberry
Arthur Pearson
John Clayton
Sergeant Riley
Robert Faggetter
Ted Mason
Vivienne Garrett
Freda
Don Halbert
Truck Driver #1
Andy King
Jim Clayton
Russell Bandy
Lester
Morton Hanson
Lester's Mate #1
Preston Thomas
Lester's Mate #2
Beverley Shaw
Millie
Dave Warner
Davo
Leslie Wright
Truck Driver #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lex Marinos
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Yeldham
- Original Score
- Sharon Calcraft
- Original Title
- Boundaries of the Heart
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lex Marinos
Peter Yeldham
Sharon Calcraft
Geoffrey Simpson, David Sanderson
Philip Howe
Antony I. Ginnane, Patric Juillet
Department Leadership Roster
Sharon Calcraft
Original Music Composer
Patric Juillet
Producer
Peter Yeldham
Writer
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Philip Howe
Editor
Melody Cooper
Production Design
Melody Cooper
Costume Design
Lex Marinos
Director
David Sanderson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boundaries of the Heart
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What is Boundaries of the Heart about?
A small desert town in western Australia is the scene of several love affairs in this romantic drama. Forty-year-old Stella (Wendy Hughes) works at her father's hotel and bar. She receives annual New Year's marriage proposals from rodeo rider Andy Ford (John Hargreaves), who talks himself into asking her one more time. Stella's father Billy (Norman Kaye) is a former cricket star whose career ended early when he was involved in a sex scandal. She spends the night with vacationing Arthur (Michael Siberry) when his car breaks down. Andy elects not to pop the question to Stella in lieu of her one-night stand with the stranger. When Billy elects to marry June Thompson (Julie Nihill), the local gossipmongers have a field day recalling the woman's promiscuous past.
Who directed Boundaries of the Heart?
Boundaries of the Heart was directed by Lex Marinos.
Who stars in Boundaries of the Heart?
The principal cast of Boundaries of the Heart includes Wendy Hughes, John Hargreaves, Norman Kaye, Max Cullen, Julie Nihill.
When was Boundaries of the Heart released and how long is it?
Boundaries of the Heart was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Boundaries of the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boundaries of the Heart was composed by Sharon Calcraft.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boundaries of the Heart?
Boundaries of the Heart holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).