The Daughter
“It Takes An Outsider To See The Truth Inside.”
Synopsis
In the last days of a dying logging town, Christian returns to his family home for his father Henry’s wedding. While home, Christian reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver, who has stayed in town working at Henry’s timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver’s wife Charlotte, daughter Hedvig, and father Walter, he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver’s family apart.
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The Daughter Official International Trailer 1 (2016) - Anna Torv, Geoffrey Rush Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-21
Top Cast
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Geoffrey Rush
Henry
Sam Neill
Walter
Paul Schneider
Christian
Ewen Leslie
Oliver
Miranda Otto
Charlotte
Anna Torv
Anna
Odessa Young
Hedvig
Kate Box
Julianne
Sara West
Jane
Nicholas Hope
Peterson
Richard Sutherland
Craig
Robert Menzies
Taxi Driver
Eden Falk
Caterer
Gareth Davies
Greg
Wilson Moore
Adam
Ivy Mak
Grace
Nicola Frew
Siobhan
Steve Rodgers
Headmaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Stone
- Original Score
- Mark Bradshaw
- Original Title
- The Daughter
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Screen NSW, Roadshow Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Stone
Simon Stone, Henrik Ibsen
Mark Bradshaw
Andrew Commis
Veronika Jenet
Nicole O'Donohue, Jan Chapman
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Stone
Screenplay
Simon Stone
Director
Andrew Commis
Director of Photography
Veronika Jenet
Editor
Steven Jones-Evans
Production Design
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Craig Deeker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicole O'Donohue
Producer
Jan Chapman
Producer
Mark Bradshaw
Original Music Composer
Tony Lynch
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daughter
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What is The Daughter about?
In the last days of a dying logging town, Christian returns to his family home for his father Henry’s wedding. While home, Christian reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver, who has stayed in town working at Henry’s timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver’s wife Charlotte, daughter Hedvig, and father Walter, he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver’s family apart.
Who directed The Daughter?
The Daughter was directed by Simon Stone.
Who stars in The Daughter?
The principal cast of The Daughter includes Geoffrey Rush, Sam Neill, Paul Schneider, Ewen Leslie, Miranda Otto.
When was The Daughter released and how long is it?
The Daughter was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Daughter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Daughter was composed by Mark Bradshaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Daughter?
The Daughter holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).