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The Well (1997)

101 min  -  Drama  -   31 July 1998 (USA)
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Ratings: 6.1/10 from 254 users   Metascore: 67/100 
Reviews: 5 user | 15 critic | 4 from Metacritic.com

Young Katherine and her older friend Hester live at the isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis... See full summary »

Director:

Samantha Lang

Writers:

Elizabeth Jolley (novel), Laura Jones
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Cast

Credited cast:
Pamela Rabe Pamela Rabe ...
Hester
Miranda Otto ...
Katherine
Paul Chubb Paul Chubb ...
Harry Bird
Frank Wilson Frank Wilson ...
Francis Harper
Steve Jacobs Steve Jacobs ...
Rod Bordern
Geneviève Lemon Geneviève Lemon ...
Jen Bordern
Simon Lyndon Simon Lyndon ...
Abel
Kati Edwards Kati Edwards ...
Molly
Luke Harrison Luke Harrison ...
Bordern Child
Daniel Harrison Daniel Harrison ...
Bordern Child
Jennifer Kent Jennifer Kent ...
Marg Trinder
Stephen Rae Stephen Rae ...
Murray Trinder
Miles Shanahan Miles Shanahan ...
Bordern Child
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Paul Caesar ...
Jock
Molly Howe Molly Howe ...
Sarah-Jane
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Storyline

Young Katherine and her older friend Hester live at the isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave that place because there's too much work. Hester, however, gets attracted to Katherine and hold her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When old Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe for the money they got. But tragic accident and theft of their money change their plans. Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

Love. Death. Deception.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El pozo See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,400,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$9,043 (USA) (27 August 2000)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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"Liebst Du Um Schönheit (Rückert Leider)"
Written by Gustav Mahler See more »