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An Angel at My Table

1990 158 min ★ 7.0 Drama History

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

Director: Jane Campion

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Cast

Kerry Fox Kerry Fox Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh Alexia Keogh Janet Frame as a child
Karen Fergusson Karen Fergusson Janet Frame as a teenager
Iris Churn Iris Churn Mother
Jessie Mune Jessie Mune Janet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. Wilson Kevin J. Wilson Father
Edith Campion Edith Campion Miss Lindsay
Francesca Collins Francesca Collins Baby Jane
Melina Bernecker Melina Bernecker Myrtle
Mark Morrison Mark Morrison Bruddie Frame as child
Katherine Murray-Cowper Katherine Murray-Cowper Young Isabel
Mark Thomson Mark Thomson Billy Delaware