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Two Friends

Play trailer Poster for Two Friends 1986,  1h 16m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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100% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Jane Campion's story of teenage friendship dissects the unraveling of a bond between two young girls, Louise (Emma Coles) and Kelly (Kris Bidenko). Starting in the present and moving backward, the different paths they've taken are revealed. Louise is a serious student, while Kelly lives at the beach with her boyfriend. Gradually, the sources of their tension become clear as the girls struggle with parental remarriage and divorce, culminating in one fatal decision that prompts their falling-out.

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Alyx Vesey Bitch Media Dec 30, 2020
Emma Coles and Kris Bidenko deliver nuanced, ingenuous performances as polar opposites Louise and Kelly. Go to Full Review
Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Aug 6, 2009
8/10
Sincere without being cloying, moving without being manipulative. Though often relegated to minor status in Campion's filmography, this is a striking and powerful debut feature. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Oct 16, 2006
This early made-for-TV movie is a revelation. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 28, 2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Nov 2, 2003
B-
Has something personal to say that is poignant. Go to Full Review
Nick Davis Nick's Flick Picks Jan 10, 2003
B+
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Cast & Crew

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Jane Campion

Director

Emma Coles

Louise

Kris Bidenko

Kelly

Kris McQuade

Janet

Stephen Leeder

Jim

Debra May

Chris

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Movie Info

Synopsis Jane Campion's story of teenage friendship dissects the unraveling of a bond between two young girls, Louise (Emma Coles) and Kelly (Kris Bidenko). Starting in the present and moving backward, the different paths they've taken are revealed. Louise is a serious student, while Kelly lives at the beach with her boyfriend. Gradually, the sources of their tension become clear as the girls struggle with parental remarriage and divorce, culminating in one fatal decision that prompts their falling-out.
Director
Jane Campion
Producer
Jan Chapman
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 19, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.5K
Runtime
1h 16m
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