The Cement Garden
"Love knows no limits."
Originally released in 1993. The Cement Garden is a drama film. directed by Andrew Birkin.
Starring Andrew Robertson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Alice Coulthard
Synopsis
After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a bank account for the children, so that they can be financially self-sufficient and will be able to avoid being taken into care by the authorities. Unfortunately she also dies and Julie and Jack (the older, teenage children) decide to hide her body in the basement so that they can have free reign of their household. Soon Tom has taken to dressing as a girl whilst Sue has become increasingly reticent, confiding only to her diary, meanwhile Jack and Julie sense an attraction developing for each other. However Julie's new beau, Derek, threatens to unearth the many dark secrets within this family as he becomes increasingly suspicious of Jack.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (105 votes)
Box Office
$323K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $322,975
Production Companies
- Laurentic Film Productions
- Torii Production
- ZDF
- Constantin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cement Garden about?
After the death of her husband, the mother of Julie, Jack, Sue and Tom begins to suffer from a mysterious illness. Aware that she is going to have to go into hospital she opens a bank account for t...
Who directed The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden was directed by Andrew Birkin.
How long is The Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Cement Garden released?
The Cement Garden was released on February 20, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cement Garden?
The main cast of The Cement Garden includes Andrew Robertson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alice Coulthard, Ned Birkin, Sinéad Cusack.
Is The Cement Garden worth watching?
The Cement Garden has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 105 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.