The Sound of One Hand Clapping(1998)
A child without a past - a mother without a future - a story about love.
The Sound of One Hand Clapping Synopsis
Tasmania, 1954: Slovenian migrant Melita abandons her husband and young daughter, Sonja. Sonja's distraught father perseveres with his new life in a new country, but he is soon crushed into an alcoholic despair, and Sonja herself abandons him at the earliest opportunity. Now, nearly 20 years later, a single and pregnant Sonja returns to Tasmania's highlands and to her father in an attempt to put the pieces of her life back together.
The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1998) is a drama film directed by Richard Flanagan, released on April 22, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Kerry Fox, Kristof Kaczmarek, Evelyn Krape and Rosie Flanagan. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Flanagan
- Writers:
- Richard Flanagan, Richard Flanagan
- Producers:
- Rolf de Heer
- Cinematographer:
- Martin McGrath
- Production:
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, South Australian Film Corporation, Artist Services
- Status:
- Released
The Sound of One Hand Clapping Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kerry Fox
as Sonja Buloh
Kristof Kaczmarek
as Bojan Buloh
Evelyn Krape
as Jenja
- Rosie Flanagan
Rosie Flanagan
as Sonja (aged 8)
Essie Davis
as Jean
Jacek Koman
as Picotti
Melita Jurišić
as Maria
- Sergio Tell
Sergio Tell
as Jiri
- Regina Gaigalas
Regina Gaigalas
as Mrs Michnik
- Peter Hay
Peter Hay
as Politician
- Julie Forsyth
Julie Forsyth
as Mrs Heaney
- Jane Borghesi
Jane Borghesi
as Maja Picotti
Key crew
Directed by Richard Flanagan, written by Richard Flanagan and Richard Flanagan, produced by Rolf de Heer.
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Sound of One Hand Clapping?
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The main cast of The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1998) includes Kerry Fox, Kristof Kaczmarek, Evelyn Krape, Rosie Flanagan and Essie Davis. The film was directed by Richard Flanagan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sound of One Hand Clapping released?
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping was released on April 22, 1998 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Sound of One Hand Clapping worth watching?
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1998) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.