To Have & to Hold (1996)

An Australian widower living in New Guinea starts a relationship with a woman very similar to his much-beloved wife, but their life together turns out to be far from the imagined romantic ideal.

Director:

John Hillcoat

Writers:

Gene Conkie (story), John Hillcoat (story)

Stars:

Tchéky Karyo, Rachel Griffiths, Steve Jacobs

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tchéky Karyo	...	Jack
Rachel Griffiths	...	Kate
Steve Jacobs	...	Sal
Anni Finsterer	...	Rose
David Field	...	Stevie
Larry Lavai	...	James
John Parinjo	...	Noah
Ura Eri	...	Gabby
Dorothy Elserman	...	Girl Singer
Jim Gosden	...	Shop Worker
Mona Buie	...	Petronella
Zea Warusam	...	Jimi
Jackie DuBois-Stanton	...	Tourist Woman
Fiamma DeLacy	...	TV Interviewer
Robert Kunsa	...	Luther Yamu

Storyline

Jack lives in the jungle of New Guinea where his woman, Rose, gets killed. After two years, he meets the author Kate in Melbourne who looks very similar to the late Rose. They fall in love and he persuades her to follow him into the jungle. Their relationship gets worse as Jack is haunted by Rose while he drinks a lot and watches old video films about her. Kate asks the locals about the mystery around Rose but gets no satisfying answer. Jack begins to project Rose on Kate by making her wear one of Rose's dresses and copying Rose's hair style. Kate wants to flee but can't find her passport which Jack has taken away from her. The struggle becomes a matter of live and death.

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Plot Keywords:

papua new guinea | psychology | independent film

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1996 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Ston tropiko tou pathous

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Small Man Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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