In Her Skin (2011)

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Synopsis

This is a true story: It's what every parent fears: their child not coming home when they're meant to. On the evening of March 1st, 1999 Rachel Barber, a fifteen year old student, doesn't climb off the tram to meet her dad, Mike. Elizabeth, her mother, and Mike bolt into action. This simple action - not coming home on time - is totally out of character. Something had gone wrong - something bad had happened to their daughter. Caroline Reed is nineteen and overwhelmed with self-hatred. Writing to her parents that she should have been aborted, she looks in the mirror and sees a fat, ugly, pimply, dirty misfit. Nobody likes her, least of all her father who ignores the barrage of mail she sends - a letter a day. Once Rachel's babysitter, Caroline has found an alter-ego that seems to fit neatly into what she wants to be: pretty, "a free-wheeling spirit", a confident, happy girl, a ballet dancer, the grand-daughter of famous Melbourne author, Ivan Southall. Caroline begins to stalk Rachel, noting her clothes, her movements. She applies for a new birth certificate. In Rachel's name - but with her address. Days roll by - a week passes. Elizabeth loses twenty kilos. Mike turns grey. Manni can't function. Almost two weeks later, a computer analyst with Missing Persons; DePyle, sees one of the posters on his way to work. Touched by the desperate effort of the parents he commences his own private investigation...it can't be official;there's no foul play. Will this crew unravel the mystery of Rachel’s disappearance when the police are unwilling to?

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 11th, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as In her Skin (NY)
MPAA Rating: R for strong disturbing violence, some sexuality, nudity and language.
(Rating bulletin 2177, 6/22/2011)
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Death of a Son or Daughter, Segments, Dysfunctional Family
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Liberty Films, Screen Australia
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English

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Leading Cast

Guy Pearce    Mike Barber
Miranda Otto    Elizabeth Barber
Ruth Bradley    Caroline Reid Robertson
Sam Neill    David Reid

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Simone North    Screenwriter
Simone North    Director
Jane Moran    Editor
Peta Lawson    Production Designer
Jules O'Loughlin    Cinematographer
Terry Ryan    Costume Designer
Andrew Neil    Sound Designer
Andrew Neil    Re-recording Mixer
Ben Frost    Composer
John Butler    Composer
Susie Maizels    Casting Director
Kelley Abbey    Choreography
Irene Dobson    Line Producer
Barbara Gibbs    Line Producer
Lynne O'Brien    Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer

Limited Releases are Pure Poetry

February 11th, 2011

For the past several weeks, the Oscars have scared off a lot of competition for art house crowds. However, this week not only do we have Oscar Shorts opening, there are several films earning award-worthy reviews. My only concern is that there are so many strong choices, some of them will fall between the cracks and won't find the audience they deserve. More...


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Synopsis

This is a true story: It's what every parent fears: their child not coming home when they're meant to. On the evening of March 1st, 1999 Rachel Barber, a fifteen year old student, doesn't climb off the tram to meet her dad, Mike. Elizabeth, her mother, and Mike bolt into action. This simple action - not coming home on time - is totally out of character. Something had gone wrong - something bad had happened to their daughter. Caroline Reed is nineteen and overwhelmed with self-hatred. Writing to her parents that she should have been aborted, she looks in the mirror and sees a fat, ugly, pimply, dirty misfit. Nobody likes her, least of all her father who ignores the barrage of mail she sends - a letter a day. Once Rachel's babysitter, Caroline has found an alter-ego that seems to fit neatly into what she wants to be: pretty, "a free-wheeling spirit", a confident, happy girl, a ballet dancer, the grand-daughter of famous Melbourne author, Ivan Southall. Caroline begins to stalk Rachel, noting her clothes, her movements. She applies for a new birth certificate. In Rachel's name - but with her address. Days roll by - a week passes. Elizabeth loses twenty kilos. Mike turns grey. Manni can't function. Almost two weeks later, a computer analyst with Missing Persons; DePyle, sees one of the posters on his way to work. Touched by the desperate effort of the parents he commences his own private investigation...it can't be official;there's no foul play. Will this crew unravel the mystery of Rachel’s disappearance when the police are unwilling to?

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: February 11th, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films, released as In her Skin (NY)
MPAA Rating: R for strong disturbing violence, some sexuality, nudity and language.
(Rating bulletin 2177, 6/22/2011)
Running Time: 97 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Death of a Son or Daughter, Segments, Dysfunctional Family
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Liberty Films, Screen Australia
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Guy Pearce    Mike Barber
Miranda Otto    Elizabeth Barber
Ruth Bradley    Caroline Reid Robertson
Sam Neill    David Reid

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Simone North    Screenwriter
Simone North    Director
Jane Moran    Editor
Peta Lawson    Production Designer
Jules O'Loughlin    Cinematographer
Terry Ryan    Costume Designer
Andrew Neil    Sound Designer
Andrew Neil    Re-recording Mixer
Ben Frost    Composer
John Butler    Composer
Susie Maizels    Casting Director
Kelley Abbey    Choreography
Irene Dobson    Line Producer
Barbara Gibbs    Line Producer
Lynne O'Brien    Make-up and Prosthetic Effects Designer

Limited Releases are Pure Poetry

February 11th, 2011

For the past several weeks, the Oscars have scared off a lot of competition for art house crowds. However, this week not only do we have Oscar Shorts opening, there are several films earning award-worthy reviews. My only concern is that there are so many strong choices, some of them will fall between the cracks and won't find the audience they deserve. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.