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The Dressmaker (2015)

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Revenge is back in fashion

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Jocelyn Moorhouse
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    Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage Kate Winslet
  • Profile picture of Liam Hemsworth
    Teddy McSwiney Liam Hemsworth
  • Profile picture of Caroline Goodall
    Elsbeth Beaumont Caroline Goodall
  • Profile picture of Judy Davis
    Molly Dunnage Judy Davis
  • Profile picture of Hayley Magnus
    Prudence Hayley Magnus
  • Profile picture of Hugo Weaving
    Sergeant Farrat Hugo Weaving
  • Profile picture of Sarah Snook
    Gertrude "Trudy" Pratt Sarah Snook
  • Profile picture of Kerry Fox
    Beulah Harridiene Kerry Fox

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