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The Screen Guide

Frank Kennedy is a 51-year-old woman who enrols at the same university as her son David. Armed with nothing more than intelligence and humour she creates a place for herself in the strange new world of the university ... becoming an icon and inspiration to those around her who want to change their lives but are afraid to take the chance.

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Crew

Director
Mark Lamprell
Writers
Mark Lamprell
Producer
Phaedon Vass  Susan Vass  John Winter
Dir. of Photography
Brian Breheny
Editor
Nicholas Beauman
Production Designer
Michael Philips

Cast

Sinead Cusack - Sam Neill - Matthew Newton - Sacha Horler - Rose Byrne - Lynette Curran

Production Details

Production Completion
1999
Genre
Comedy
Production Company
Intrepid Films Pty Ltd

Sales

International Sales
Beyond Distribution

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • San Diego International Film Festival
    (2001)
  • Calcutta (Kolkata) International Film Festival
    (2001)
  • Temecula Valley International Film Festival
    (2000)
  • Montreal World Film Festival
    (2000)
  • Hawaii International Spring Film Festival
    (2000)
  • The Pacific Film and Television Commission Pty Ltd, c/ Brisbane International Film Festival
    (2000)