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Release Year1994
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes9
DirectorMichael Blakemore
WritersMichael Blakemore
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsCountry Life
About Country Life
Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Directed by Michael Blakemore, Country Life leans on a strong ensemble — Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1994.
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