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"Loving puts your heart at risk"

1999

1h 38m

4.3(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

An unfocused twentysomething moves in with a former co-worker, who is suffering from low self-esteem because of her weight, looks, and a case of eczema. Their relationship is based on unending drink, drugs, and sex.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

35 members

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Peter Fenton

Gordon

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Sacha Horler

Cynthia

Sacha Horler

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Joel Edgerton

Leo

Joel Edgerton

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Marta Dusseldorp

Rachel

Marta Dusseldorp

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Yvette Duncan

Molly

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Tex Perkins

Raymond

Tex Perkins

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Lynette Curran

Sexual Health Worker

Lynette Curran

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Damon Herriman

Skinhead

Damon Herriman

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Loene Carmen

Cathy

Loene Carmen

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Basil Clarke

Footless Old Man

Basil Clarke

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Jason Clarke

Frank

Jason Clarke

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Susan Prior

Sophie

Susan Prior

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Ray Bull

Vass

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Richard Green

Dave

Richard Green

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Paul Lum

Darren

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Fiona Mahl

Darren's Girlfriend

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Skye Wansey

Helen

Skye Wansey

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Mick Innes

Taxi Driver

Mick Innes

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Jamie Jackson

James

Jamie Jackson

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Stephen Shanahan

Steve

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Karen Colston

Mary

Karen Colston

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Alfio Gemmellaro

Boarder

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Joseph Zeini

Boarder

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Harry Bragg

Boarder

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Ken Bromilow

Boarder

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Wilson Alcorn

Boarder

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Nevile Nicholson

Boarder

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Cass Cumerford

Boarder

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Charles Hodges

Boarder

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Alan Delandro

Boarder

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Ramon Fields

Man in Shower

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Ken Shorter

Male Nurse

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Joy Hruby

Old Woman

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James Glendenning

Patient

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Rosa Carlotta

Angie

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