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The Second

The Second

The Second

The Second

April 22, 2018

1h 34m

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Overview

The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.

Score Distribution

Score Distribution

84.3/100

Very Good

90-100Excellent

42%(1235)

80-89Very Good

28%(824)

70-79Good

18%(529)

60-69Average

8%(235)

50-59Below Average

3%(88)

0-49Poor

1%(29)

Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings

Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 34m
Release Date: April 22, 2018
Languages: English
Director: Mairi Cameron
Production: Sense & Centsability
Screen Queensland Second Films Tangerine Entertainment
Screen Australia
Stan
Production Countries: Australia

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Cast

Rachael Blake

Rachael Blake

The Writer

Susie Porter

Susie Porter

The Muse

Vince Colosimo

Vince Colosimo

The Publisher

Martin Sacks

Martin Sacks

The Brother

Susan Prior

Susan Prior

The Detective

Megan Dale

The Daughter

Bridget Webb

Bridget Webb

The Favourite

Will Beasley

The Murdered Boy

Lisa Kay

Lisa Kay

The Senior Detective

Paula Nazarski

Paula Nazarski

The Bookstore Owner

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