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Angel Baby

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Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
The movie avoids many of the cliches often found in pictures about mental illness. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/27/2005
3/5
Jeanne Aufmuth Palo Alto Weekly 05/14/2003
3/4
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 08/29/2002
Offbeat Australian love story. Go to Full Review Andrew Howe Film Written Magazine 06/20/2001
3.5/4
The film's success can be laid squarely at the door of the two leads. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/29/2012 A touching love story with unconventional leads. See more 07/28/2012 This was all right; rather depressing though. See more 05/15/2012 This impressive Australian psychological drama reminded me very much of Breaking the Waves, but I´m not going to elaborate on that comparison, because it wouldn´t be fair on Angel Baby. Why? Well, simply because Angel Baby predates Breaking the Waves. The story is about the relationship between two psychiatric patients in rehabilitation. They try to make a clean start, and build a normal life together. Things of course turn out not to be that simple. The character-study is brilliant, and the performances by the two actors (John Lynch and Jacqueline MacKenzie) are memorable. Both characters are very likeable, and you start feeling for them very much (I did at least). Very compelling stuff; if you get the chance, do see it. See more 04/06/2012 Engrossing drama with superb performances from John Lynch and Jacqueline McKenzie. See more 12/14/2009 my kind of love story See more 01/20/2009 Don't watch this if you plan on ever being in love or having children and are even a little bit crazy (in a good way or bad way). See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Rymer

Director

John Lynch

Harry

Jacqueline McKenzie

Kate

Colin Friels

Morris Goodman

Deborra-Lee Furness

Louise Goodman

Robyn Nevin

Dr. Norberg

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Synopsis Harry (John Lynch) is a patient being treated for schizophrenia at a psychiatric clinic. He meets Kate (Jacqueline McKenzie), another schizophrenic, during their group therapy sessions. They quickly launch into a passionate affair. The intensity of their love stems from their conviction that they were made for one another. After they move in together, they believe their love is so powerful that it will enable them to discontinue their medication. But once they do this, disaster overwhelms them.
Director
Michael Rymer
Producer
Timothy White, Jonathan Shteinman
Screenwriter
Michael Rymer
Rating
R
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$124.9K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround
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