Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.

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Cast

Melanie Lynskey

Pauline Parker

Kate Winslet

Juliet Hulme

Sarah Peirse

Honorah Parker Rieper

Diana Kent

Hilda Hulme

Clive Merrison

Dr. Henry Hulme

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Simon O'Connor

Herbert Rieper

Jed Brophy

John / Nicholas

Peter Elliott

Bill Perry

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Gilbert Goldie

Dr. Bennett

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Geoffrey Heath

Rev. Norris

Melanie Lynskey — Pauline Parker

Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born May 16, 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American dialects, she works predominantly in independent films. Lynskey made her film debut at age 17 portraying Pauline Parker in Heavenly Creatures (1994). She went on to establish herself as a character actress through supporting parts in Ever After (1998); But I'm

Kate Winslet — Juliet Hulme

Kate Elizabeth Winslet (/ˈwɪnzlət/; born 5 October 1975) is an English actress. Primarily known for her roles as headstrong and complicated women in independent films, particularly period dramas, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (