Jessica
Synopsis
The Bergman sisters could not be more different. Jessica is a feisty tomboy who loves to help her father work their farmland. Her beautiful sister Meg is eagerly being groomed by her mother Hester (Lisa Harrow) to be the perfect wife, so that she can marry her way out of poverty. However, when the man, Jack Thomas, who Meg has set her sights on falls in love with Jessica and gets her pregnant, Hester schemes to wrench the couple apart to claim Jessica's son, Joey for Meg. Later she commits Jessica to a mental asylum. It is here that Jessica receives news of her lover's death and almost loses hope, but after enlisting the help of Mr. Runche, a down and out lawyer battling alcoholism, she is eventually released. Years later, it is the reformed Runche who gives Jessica the courage to fight for the return of her child. Eventually Meg and Hester call an uneasy truce with Jessica, and allow her to play a role in Joey's life as his aunt.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Andrikidis
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Yeldham, Bryce Courtenay
- Original Title
- Jessica
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 16m
- Production Budget
- $7
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Andrikidis
Peter Yeldham, Bryce Courtenay
Joseph Pickering
Tim Wellburn
Anthony Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Andrikidis
Director
Peter Yeldham
Writer
Joseph Pickering
Director of Photography
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Anthony Buckley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jessica
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What is Jessica about?
The Bergman sisters could not be more different. Jessica is a feisty tomboy who loves to help her father work their farmland. Her beautiful sister Meg is eagerly being groomed by her mother Hester (Lisa Harrow) to be the perfect wife, so that she can marry her way out of poverty. However, when the man, Jack Thomas, who Meg has set her sights on falls in love with Jessica and gets her pregnant, Hester schemes to wrench the couple apart to claim Jessica's son, Joey for Meg. Later she commits Jessica to a mental asylum. It is here that Jessica receives news of her lover's death and almost loses hope, but after enlisting the help of Mr. Runche, a down and out lawyer battling alcoholism, she is eventually released. Years later, it is the reformed Runche who gives Jessica the courage to fight for the return of her child. Eventually Meg and Hester call an uneasy truce with Jessica, and allow her to play a role in Joey's life as his aunt.
Who directed Jessica?
Jessica was directed by Peter Andrikidis.
Who stars in Jessica?
The principal cast of Jessica includes Sam Neill, Leeanna Walsman, Lisa Harrow, Tony Martin, Oliver Ackland.
When was Jessica released and how long is it?
Jessica was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 16m.
Is Jessica based on a book or true story?
Jessica is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bryce Courtenay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jessica?
Jessica holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).