Movie

The Sound of One Hand Clapping

“A child without a past - a mother without a future - a story about love.”

★ 3.6(5)19981h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Flanagan
Release date: 1998-04-22
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Slovenian
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Australian Film Finance Corporation

About The Sound of One Hand Clapping

The Sound of One Hand Clapping is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Flanagan, starring Kerry Fox, Kristof Kaczmarek and Evelyn Krape. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sound of One Hand Clapping in Vietnam — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Kerry Fox

Sonja Buloh

Kristof Kaczmarek

Bojan Buloh

Evelyn Krape

Jenja

Rosie Flanagan

Sonja (aged 8)

Essie Davis

Jean

Jacek Koman

Picotti

Melita Jurišić

Maria

Sergio Tell

Jiri

Regina Gaigalas

Mrs Michnik

Peter Hay

Politician

Julie Forsyth

Mrs Heaney

Jane Borghesi

Maja Picotti

Themes & keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)war crimesrefugee campdespairbath tubfamily historyheirloomalienationalcoholismunwillingly pregnantdamdomestic abusecitizenshipsingle fatherarchive footage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sound of One Hand Clapping in Vietnam?+

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How long is The Sound of One Hand Clapping?+

The Sound of One Hand Clapping has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Sound of One Hand Clapping?+

The Sound of One Hand Clapping stars Kerry Fox, Kristof Kaczmarek, Evelyn Krape, Rosie Flanagan and Essie Davis.

When did The Sound of One Hand Clapping come out?+

The Sound of One Hand Clapping is a 1998 movie directed by Richard Flanagan.

What genre is The Sound of One Hand Clapping?+

The Sound of One Hand Clapping is Drama film.

Who directed The Sound of One Hand Clapping?+

The Sound of One Hand Clapping was directed by Richard Flanagan.