Soft Fruit
"It's not where you're going in life - it's who's going with you."
Originally released in 1999. Soft Fruit is a comedy/drama film. directed by Christina Andreef.
Starring Jeanie Drynan, Linal Haft, and Russell Dykstra
Synopsis
For the first time in 15 years, all four siblings in a family show up to care for their dying mother, who is only given a couple of weeks to live. One comes from America with her two children. A divorced sister also comes with her child and sneaks off regularly to meet a mystery man who may be her ex-husband. The third & youngest daughter is an unmarried nurse aware of her ticking biological clock. The only son chases after his grumpy father who seems to not care a whit about his wife's circumstances. The four are also faced my their mother's dreams to accomplish a few things before she dies - to visit a beach she had visited in the past, to see her youngest married, and to visit Paris. She also wants to be embalmed and be honored with a 21 gun salute. Thus the whole group has to set off in the quest to fulfill their mother's wishes.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New South Wales Film & Television Office
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soft Fruit about?
For the first time in 15 years, all four siblings in a family show up to care for their dying mother, who is only given a couple of weeks to live. One comes from America with her two children. A di...
Who directed Soft Fruit?
Soft Fruit was directed by Christina Andreef.
How long is Soft Fruit?
Soft Fruit has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Soft Fruit released?
Soft Fruit was released on October 28, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soft Fruit?
The main cast of Soft Fruit includes Jeanie Drynan, Linal Haft, Russell Dykstra, Geneviève Lemon, Sacha Horler.