Sweetie (1989)

  • R
  • 10/06/1989 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 40m

There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!

Overview

The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

Jane Campion

Screenplay, Director

Gerard Lee

Screenplay

Cast

Geneviève Lemon's headshot

Geneviève Lemon

Dawn 'Sweetie'
Karen Colston's headshot

Karen Colston

Kay
Tom Lycos's headshot

Tom Lycos

Louis
Jon Darling's headshot

Jon Darling

Gordon
Dorothy Barry's headshot

Dorothy Barry

Flo
Andre Pataczek's headshot

Andre Pataczek

Clayton
Michael Lake's headshot

Michael Lake

Bob
Jean Hadgraft's headshot

Jean Hadgraft

Mrs. Schneller

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