When it starts off with the eccentric and shy Kay (Karen Colston) falling in love with the handsome Louis (Tom Lycos), Jane Campion's 1988 film SWEETIE promises a romantic comedy. When Kay's mentally ill sister Dawn (Genevieve Lemon) drops in, the film develops in a very different direction. Some element of comedy, very black humour, remains but overall the film is a family tragedy. The tragedy is that this…
There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.
Top Cast
Geneviève Lemon
Dawn 'Sweetie'
Karen Colston
Kay
Tom Lycos
Louis
Jon Darling
Gordon
Dorothy Barry
Flo
Andre Pataczek
Clayton
Michael Lake
Bob
Jean Hadgraft
Mrs. Schneller
Paul Livingston
Teddy Schneller
Louise Fox
Cheryl
Ann Merchant
Paula
Robyn Frank
Ruth
Bronwyn Morgan
Sue
Sean Fennell
Boy clerk
Sean Callinan
Simboo
Emma Jane Fowler
Little Sweetie
Reviews
I dislike this film so much. Mental illness is portrayed absolutely horribly in it. None of the characters are likeable whatsoever. A waste of time that I would recommend to no one unless you want to be very annoyed.
FAQ about Sweetie
What is Sweetie about?
The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’…
When was Sweetie released?
Sweetie was released in 1989.
What genres does Sweetie belong to?
Sweetie is categorised as Drama, Comedy.
Who stars in Sweetie?
The cast of Sweetie includes Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling, Dorothy Barry.