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.

Melanie Lynskey
as Pauline Parker

Kate Winslet
as Juliet Hulme

Sarah Peirse
as Honorah Parker Rieper

Diana Kent
as Hilda Hulme

Clive Merrison
as Dr. Henry Hulme

Simon O'Connor
as Herbert Rieper

Jed Brophy
as John / Nicholas

Peter Elliott
as Bill Perry

Gilbert Goldie
as Dr. Bennett

Geoffrey Heath
as Rev. Norris
badelf
Should be required viewing in Parenting 101 courses. And also for anyone who thinks conversion therapy for gender issues is the solution. This film was the first jewel in the crown of Peter Jackson, a truly creative director, with clear vision. We're not worthy....
Filipe Manuel Neto
**An excellent film that shows the talent of Peter Jackson and the strength and commitment of a magnificent duo of young actresses.** I really liked this film. Like the overwhelming majority of people, I didn't know about the real crime behind the story of this film, where the friendship between ...
Chandler Danier
I had no idea what this story was about. I had no idea what these girls were about. Great to put it all together and shocking to see them carry it out. And it happened. And one is an author...crazy. This is so crazy. The camera sure does lots of moves....