Synopsis : A young social outcast in Australia steals money from her parents to finance a vacation where she hopes to find happiness, and perhaps love.
Festival History : Cannes Film Festival 1994 | Toronto International Film Festival 1994
Awards : Nominee, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award
Director :
P. J. Hogan
Producer :
Lynda House, Jocelyn Moorhouse
Screenplay :
P. J. Hogan
DOP :
Martin McGrath
Editor :
Jill Bilcock
Sound Design :
Toni Collette,Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths
Cast :
Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan
Hogan was born in Brisbane, Queensland. As a teenager, he lived on the North Coast of New South Wales and attended Mt St Patrick's College. He was said to have had a difficult time in high school as he was a victim of bullying. His film Mental is based upon his difficult adolescent years.