The Second
Synopsis
The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Second – Trailer – SFF 18
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-18
Top Cast
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Rachael Blake
The Writer
Susie Porter
The Muse
Vince Colosimo
The Publisher
Martin Sacks
The Brother
Susan Prior
The Detective
Megan Dale
The Daughter
Bridget Webb
The Favourite
Will Beasley
The Murdered Boy
Lisa Kay
The Senior Detective
Paula Nazarski
The Bookstore Owner
Cate Feldmann
The Fan
Nancy Evans
The Taxi Driver
Mirene Igwabi
The Book Launch Host
Bruce Cameron
The Real Boy
Greta Carew-Johns
Book Launch Guest
Jason Virgil
Book Signing Guest (uncredited)
Amy Emanuele
Book Launch Guest
Susan Bush
Police Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gold Coast Film Festival 2018
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mairi Cameron
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Lance
- Original Score
- Ryan Walsh
- Original Title
- The Second
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Sense & Centsability, Screen Queensland, Second Films, Tangerine Entertainment, Screen Australia, Stan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mairi Cameron
Stephen Lance
Ryan Walsh
Mark Wareham
Steve Cooper
John Molloy, Amy Hobby, Anne Hubbell, Stephen Lance, Mitu Bhowmick Lange
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Cooper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mairi Cameron
Director
Stephen Lance
Writer
Steve Cooper
Editor
Manuela Masoch
Costume Design
Stephen Lance
Producer
Jon Dowding
Production Design
Leanne Tonkes
Producer
Vanessa Loh
Costume Design
Ryan Walsh
Original Music Composer
Mark Wareham
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Second
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Second about?
The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.
Who directed The Second?
The Second was directed by Mairi Cameron.
Who stars in The Second?
The principal cast of The Second includes Rachael Blake, Susie Porter, Vince Colosimo, Martin Sacks, Susan Prior.
When was The Second released and how long is it?
The Second was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Second?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Second was composed by Ryan Walsh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Second?
The Second holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).