MOVIE
An Angel at My Table
Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
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An Angel at My Table in its release era
Released in 1990, An Angel at My Table sits inside the 1990s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.
- Release
- 1990-09-20
- Rating
- R
- TMDB score
- 7.0/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Studio
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Television New Zealand, Hibiscus Films
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