Echoes of Paradise (1989)

The love story between an Australian woman and a Balinese dancer.

Director:

Phillip Noyce

Writer:

Jan Sharp

Stars:

Wendy Hughes, John Lone, Steve Jacobs

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wendy Hughes	...	Maria
John Lone	...	Raka
Steve Jacobs	...	George
Peta Toppano	...	Judy
Rod Mullinar	...	Terry
Gillian Jones	...	Mitty
Claudia Karvan	...	Julie
Rebecca Smart	...	Tessa
Matthew Taylor	...	Simon
Vithawat Bunnag	...	Sali
Prasert
Lynda Stoner	...	Beth Mason
Ray Harding	...	Paul Mason
Penny Stehli	...	Mrs. Evans
Dibbs Mather	...	Reverend Whitely

Storyline

Maria was married to the politician George a long time ago. They have three children and Maria did everything for her husband. As she goes with him to a party, she discovers that he is having an affair. She travels with her best friends, Judy, to Thailand, where the dancer Raka woos her. She resists, but shortly before she leaves, she decides to stay in Thailand and starts an affair with him. She has to decide between her dreams and her family.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shadows of the Peacock

Filming Locations:

Phuket, Thailand

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian European Finance, Laughing Kookaburra Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Solid movie about a woman in search of herself

This film does not break any new ground, but the script and cinematography are solid and satisfying. Not brilliant--just very good. It is about a woman lost in the roles of wife and mother and in search of a greater sense of identity. If nothing else, see this movie for John Lone's performance as the traditional Balinese dancer. He is exotic, mysterious and unobtainable (I am reminded of his role in M. Butterfly). Very remarkable