Based on the novel, “My Brilliant Career” by Miles Franklin, this is the story of Sybella Melvyn, a sensitive, passionate young woman who leaves the countryside in search of an artistic future. She develops a relationship with landowner Harry Beecham, but is faced with making a decision between less-than-perfect love and independence. Starring Judy Davis and Sam Neill.
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ACMI Identifier
300304
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Adaptations
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - Australia
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Literature
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)