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22 April 1999 (Australia)
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An unfocused twentysomething (Peter Fenton) moves in with a former co-worker (Sacha Holder), who is...
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Strand Consummates Rights to “Sex”
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Recommend reading McGahan's novel, it's much better.
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Peter Fenton | ... | Gordon | |
| Sacha Horler | ... | Cynthia | |
| Marta Dusseldorp | ... | Rachel | |
| Ray Bull | ... | Vass | |
| Joel Edgerton | ... | Leo | |
| Yvette Duncan | ... | Molly | |
| Gregory Perkins | ... | Raymond | |
| Loene Carmen | ... | Cathy | |
| Skye Wansey | ... | Helen | |
| Richard Green | ... | Dave | |
| Lynette Curran | ... | Sexual Health Worker | |
| Susan Prior | ... | Sophie | |
| Paul Lum | ... | Darren | |
| Fiona Mahl | ... | Darren's Girlfriend | |
| Damon Herriman | ... | Skinhead |
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Loved the book, I've read it many times, but the movie did leave out much of the plot. The book was more sexually charged, less depressing with greater depth. Had some great dark comedic moments though probably greatly exaggerated from McGahan's own experiences.
I lived in Brisbane during the early 90's with my girlfriend at a boarding house in inner city Windsor. A few old alcoholics lived in the rooms above. We were poor uni students so the book takes me back to that time. I can relate to those wasted days of drugs, alcohol, sex and strange nights out in The Valley.
I'd say a lot of Andrew McGahan's novel would be autobiographical as he went to The University of Queensland though dropped out before finishing his Arts Degree. He probably worked at one of the local bottle shops like the RE, Regatta or the Cri, had a sex crazy girlfriend and drank a lot of alcohol and experimented with drugs as you do.
This is a coming of age story that I believe many could relate to from their youth. You must read the novel, it's great.