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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorSamantha Lang
WritersLaura Jones
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Well
About The Well
A young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to a small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe, but a tragic accident and the theft of their money changes their plans.
Directed by Samantha Lang, The Well leans on a strong ensemble — Pamela Rabe, Miranda Otto, Paul Chubb — 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 1997.
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