In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visit noted painter Norman Lindsay, whose planned contribution to an international art exhibit is considered blasphemous. While Campion and Lindsay debate, Estella finds herself drawn to the three beautiful models sitting for the painter's current work, freethinking Sheela, sensual Pru and virginal Giddy.
Directed by John Duigan
married couple
pastor
painting
seduction
drawing and painting
polyamory
blasphemy
1930s
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.0 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Hugh Grant
Anthony Campion
Tara Fitzgerald
Estella Campion
Sam Neill
Norman Lindsay
Elle Macpherson
Sheela
Portia De Rossi
Giddy
Kate Fischer
Pru
Pamela Rabe
Rose Lindsay
Ben Mendelsohn
Lewis
John Polson
Tom
Julia Stone
Jane
Vincent Ball
Bishop of Sydney
John Duigan
Earnest Minister
Crew
John Duigan
Director
John Duigan
Screenplay
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Anousha Zarkesh
Casting Assistant
P.J. Voeten
First Assistant Director
David Snell
Conductor
Popular Reviews
23 reviews
Paul Hugo
5.0★ · 12/26/25
His wife explores herself, while Hugh Grant jumps around "like a mountain goat"
His wife explores herself, while Hugh Grant jumps around "like a mountain goat"
mais
7.0★ · 06/11/25
this movie solidifies that i’m never going to australia thanks to their wildlife.
I really liked the use of the snakes and water throughout the film as well as seeing hugh grant as a priest.
this movie solidifies that i’m never going to australia thanks to their wildlife.
I really liked the use of the snakes and water throughout the film as well as seeing hugh grant as a priest.
prone2dramatics
5.0★ · 05/26/25
Puritanical Christianity can’t keep a real baddie down.
Puritanical Christianity can’t keep a real baddie down.
bumblebeegirl
3.5★ · 05/19/25
and where are the real sirens ?
and where are the real sirens ?
Jess
4.2★ · 03/31/25
Every time Hugh Grant made a vaguely British noise the entire class lost it
Every time Hugh Grant made a vaguely British noise the entire class lost it