2 Friends (1986)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 16min
- Drama
- 21 Nov 1987 (Finland)
- TV Movie
The evolving relationship of two teenage girls in Sydney backwards through time, from estrangement to the height of their friendship a year earlier.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast
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Kris Bidenko | ... |
Kelly
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Emma Coles | ... |
Louise
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| Kris McQuade | ... |
Janet, Louise's mother
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Peter Hehir | ... |
Malcolm
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Kerry Dwyer | ... |
Alison
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| Stephen Leeder | ... |
Jim
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Debra May | ... |
Chris, Kelly's mother
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John Sheerin | ... |
Dead Girl's Father
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Sean Travers | ... |
Matthew
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Emily Stocker | ... |
Soula
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Lynne Murphy | ... |
School Principal
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Giovanni Marangoni | ... |
Renato
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Benny Ulizzi | ... |
Sam
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Rory Delaney | ... |
Wally
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Lisa Rogers | ... |
Little Helen
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Amanda Frederickson | ... |
Kate
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Martin Armiger | ... |
Phillip
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Jim Madias | ... |
Con
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Arthur Faynes | ... |
Chemist
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Lorna King | ... |
Shop Assistant
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Jane Ahlquist | ... |
Woman Friend
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Elizabeth Gentle | ... |
Mother
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Sher Guhl | ... |
Teacher
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Neil Campbell | ... |
Teacher
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Kim Antonios Hayes | ... |
Cleaner
(as Kim Antonios)
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| Denise Roberts | ... |
Jessie
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Mario Monti | ... |
Cleaner
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Jim Waites | ... |
Dinner Party Guest
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Peter Bowden | ... |
Panky
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Ken Porter | ... |
Jason's Father
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| Tony Barry | ... |
Charlie
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| Steve Bisley | ... |
Kevin
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Directed by
| Jane Campion | ||
Written by
| Helen Garner | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jan Chapman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Martin Armiger | ... | (music) |
Cinematography by
| Julian Penney | ||
Editing by
| Bill Russo | ||
Editorial Department
| Philippa Byers | ... | assistant editor |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Caro | ... | colorist |
| Brian Jamieson | ... | negative matcher |
Production Design by
| Janet Patterson | ||
Costume Design by
| Janet Patterson | ||
Makeup Department
| Sandie Bushell | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Carol Chirlian | ... | production manager |
| Beverley Powers | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary Stephens | ... | second assistant director |
| Kate Woods | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Lynne Barrett | ... | graphics (as Lynne Cartwright) |
| Adrian Cannon | ... | props buyer |
| Claude Fortunata | ... | stand-by props |
| Ian Hayward | ... | stand-by props |
| Justin Sears | ... | stand-by props |
| Catherine Silm | ... | assistant designer |
Sound Department
| Chris Alderton | ... | sound recordist |
| Stephen J. Hope | ... | dubbing mixer (as Stephen Hope) / re-recording mixer |
| Des Horne | ... | sound editor |
| Geoff Krix | ... | sound assistant |
| Tony Vaccher | ... | extra sound effects |
| Sasa Vitacek | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Laurie Faen | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pierre Drion | ... | electrician |
| Brett Joyce | ... | focus puller |
| Martin Perrott | ... | electrician (as Martin Perrot) |
| Gerard Quinn | ... | assistant camera |
| Alan Trevena | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Jennifer Allen | ... | casting consultant |
| Irene Gaskell | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wendy Chuck | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Martin Armiger | ... | musical director |
| Susan Clarke | ... | musician: french horn |
| Dennis Hennig | ... | musician: piano |
| Maki Toda | ... | musician: student pianist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rhonda McAvoy | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Susan Wells | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Pandora Films (1997) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Akros (1997) (Japan) (VHS)
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (1986) (Australia) (tv)
- Milestone (1996) (United States)
- Milestone Film & Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Milestone Film & Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Oscilloscope (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Kambala Church of England Girl's School (madrigal group)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two girls, at 15; Louise, in a prestigious girls' high school, and Kelly, who was admitted but forbidden by her father to attend. This is the end of their friendship, and from here the film progresses in a backwards time line to a final freeze frame of the girls at the peak of their closeness.
Written by Bruce Cameron |
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Did You Know?
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