"An extraordinary story of love's transcendent power."

1995

1h 45m

6.7(26 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Two schizophrenics meet during therapy and fall in love. Unfortunately they are on a road to nowhere...

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

John Lynch

Harry

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Jacqueline McKenzie

Kate

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Colin Friels

Morris Goodman

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Deborra-Lee Furness

Louise Goodman

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Geoff Brooks

Rowan

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Humphrey Bower

Frank

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Alex Pinder

Dr. Singani

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Robyn Nevin

Dr. Norberg

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David Argue

Dave

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Jane Menelaus

Obstetrician

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Samuel Johnson

Check-out Cashier

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Robert Morgan

Paramedic

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Steven Turner

Wheel of Fortune Contestant

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