Top of the Lake (2013– )

A detective investigates the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant daughter of a local drug lord.

Writers:

Jane Campion (creator), Gerard Lee (creator)

Stars:

Elisabeth Moss, David Wenham, Peter Mullan

Cast

Series cast summary:
Elisabeth Moss	...	Robin Griffin (7 episodes, 2013)
David Wenham	...	Al Parker (7 episodes, 2013)
Peter Mullan	...	Matt Mitcham (7 episodes, 2013)
Thomas M. Wright	...	Johnno Mitcham (7 episodes, 2013)
Holly Hunter	...	GJ (7 episodes, 2013)
Skye Wansey	...	Grishina (7 episodes, 2013)
Geneviève Lemon	...	Bunny (7 episodes, 2013)
Robyn Malcolm	...	Anita (6 episodes, 2013)
Sarah Valentine	...	Prue (6 episodes, 2013)
Kip Chapman	...	Luke (6 episodes, 2013)
Madeleine Sami	...	Zena (6 episodes, 2013)
Jay Ryan	...	Mark Mitcham (6 episodes, 2013)
Alison Bruce	...	Anne-Marie (6 episodes, 2013)
Lauren Dawes	...	Mandy (6 episodes, 2013)
Georgi Kay	...	Melissa (6 episodes, 2013)
Jacqueline Joe	...	Tui Mitcham (6 episodes, 2013)
Stephen Lovatt	...	Officer Pete (6 episodes, 2013)
Calvin Tuteao	...	Turangi (5 episodes, 2013)
Gavin Rutherford	...	Officer Joy (5 episodes, 2013)
Oscar Redding	...	Sarge (4 episodes, 2013)
Robyn Nevin	...	Jude Griffin (4 episodes, 2013)
Mirrah Foulkes	...	Simone (4 episodes, 2013)
Luke Buchanan	...	Jamie (4 episodes, 2013)
Erica Englert	...	Narelle (4 episodes, 2013)
Edward Campbell	...	Putty (4 episodes, 2013)
Byron Coll	...	Penguin (4 episodes, 2013)
Ben Barrington	...	Terry (4 episodes, 2013)
Layne Opetaia	...	Daniel (4 episodes, 2013)
Sam Dickson	...	Jase Connor (4 episodes, 2013)
James Blake	...	Shotover (4 episodes, 2013)
Dra McKay	...	Delia (3 episodes, 2013)
Griz Pomirska	...	The Naked Lady (3 episodes, 2013)
Edwin Wright	...	Scuzz (3 episodes, 2013)
Connor Olivia Moore	...	Kayla (3 episodes, 2013)
Toni Mager	...	Choppy 2 (3 episodes, 2013)
Cohen Holloway	...	Mike (3 episodes, 2013)

Storyline

A detective investigates the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant daughter of a local drug lord.

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Plot Keywords:

disappearance | male nudity | tv mini series | police detective | female frontal nudity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Sundance Channel [us]

Country:

Australia New Zealand UK

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

See-Saw Films, Escapade Pictures, Screen Australia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

350 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation was set to co-produce and help fund the production but pulled out of its deal when Jane Campion cast American Elisabeth Moss in the lead role. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation had only agreed to help fund the project if an Australian or New Zealander was cast in the lead role. After they left the project, UKTV stepped in to co-produce and replace the lost funding.

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Connections

Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.39 (2013)

User Reviews

dire and awful right-on

mindless drivel set in a breathtaking locale.absent one iota of suspense really disturbs me. why would you then be producing a murder mystery? poor plot, poor acting, repetitive scenes of angst and confusion and what are you left with. well... an arduous, episodic journey that would have had trouble effectively filling an hour of enjoyable viewing.maybe it's all about the $$. you know, celebs willing to do whatever in order to cash in on a project. Fortunately, if you're a real murder mystery fan you're in luck. just get a hold of the hit danish series, "the killing," and you'll be rewarded with several excellently produced series which are well scripted, well acted, well filmed and keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. even the American remake of the first danish series set in Seattle is miles above "top of the lake."