
Overview
Scripted by four of Australia’s greatest authors (David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter and Craig McGregor), this quartet of carnal desires explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.
Top Cast
Elke Neidhart
Penelope (segment "The Husband")
Bryon Williams
Jonathon (segment "The Husband")
Mark Albiston
Harold (segment "The Husband")
Jill Forster
Mother (segment "The Child")

Judy Morris
Sybil (segment "The Child")

Bruce Barry
David (segment "The Child")
Louise Homfrey
Housekeeper (segment "The Child")

Vivean Gray
Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")

Arthur Dignam

Robyn Nevin

Judy Morris

Penne Hackforth-Jones
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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