Boundaries of the Heart (1988)

Director:

Lex Marinos

Writer:

Peter Yeldham

Stars:

Wendy Hughes, John Hargreaves, Norman Kaye

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
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	...	Riley
Robert Faggetter	...	Ted Mason
Vivienne Garrett	...	Freda
Don Halbert	...	Truck Driver 1
Andy King	...	Jim Clayton
Dave Warner	...	Davo
Leslie Wright	...	Truck Driver 2
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Edmond G Coisson	...	Medical Lab Director

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

australia | independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

FGH, International Film Management, Tra La La Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Heartbreak Hotel

SPOILER ALERT! A small dreary film set in a small dreary Aussie town full of friendly drunks who all know each other's business. A fading beauty and her father run the hotel and bar. Her admirers drifted away as the town shrank, leaving only one bitter ex-suitor. Their world is shaken up by the arrival of two outsiders. One woman stays to marry the father, one man can't wait to escape the beauty's clutches.

The good: this movie is well written, well directed, well acted. Wendy Hughes and John Hargreaves are excellent as usual. The bad: Sort of an Aussie Last Picture Show, but much less interesting visuals and story. Frankly, the subject matter is a downer. The weird: Considering the fact that this little town is in the middle of nowhere, and surrounded by the stark beauty of Western Australia, the movie feels claustrophobic. Bottom line: I'd rather watch Sirens again for the scenery. This one gets a five because Wendy Hughes is always worth watching.