Careful, He Might Hear You

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Careful, He Might Hear You

PG

1983

1h 56m

Drama

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Abandoned by his father after his mother dies, young PS (Nicholas Gledhill) lives in suburban Sydney with his aunt Lila (Robyn Nevin) and her husband George. While they lead a modest existence, PS is happy with them. However, his contentment is derailed when Lila's wealthy sister, Vanessa (Wendy Hughes), returns from England and takes an interest in PS. Knowing that she can offer PS more opportunities, Vanessa sets off a bitter custody battle with Lila.

Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

A melodrama among the pedigree Australian pictures of the early 1980s.

Jan 2, 2016

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Glenn Dunks

sbs.com.au

[It] is a decidedly feminine film, one that is more concerned with issues of class, money, and family. It is a period film that revels in sumptuous costumes amid decadent sets and divine cinematography of Oscar-winning DP John Seale

Rated: A

Mar 4, 2017

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Urban Cinefile

From the very first shot it's clear that cinematographer John Seale contributes enormously to the film's success. It's without doubt one of the most wonderfully photographed films of Australian cinema.

Jul 19, 2008

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Struggle between two sisters for custody of an eight-year-old boy.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2004

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A little boy, PS, who's mother died in childbirth has been left with his working class Aunt Lila to be raised while his irresponsible father works in the outback. After several years, his wealthy Aunt Vanessa (Wendy Hughes) returns from Europe and demands joint custody, which she claims is what the boy's father wants. She bullies Lila into letting PS live with her during the week, but clearly wants full custody for herself ... perhaps as a ploy to renew her brief relationship with his father. A beautiful looking film that has a strange, feverish, melodramatic tone. The one downside is that it's ostensibly about PS, who is one of the least interesting characters in the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

I watched this again tonight and was instantly captivated. This is a superb adaptation of a marvellous book with a great cast and script and sensitively directed by Carl Schultz. Nicholas Gledhill is wonderful as P.S.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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From the very first shot it's clear that cinematographer John Seale contributes enormously to the film's success. It's without doubt one of the most wonderfully photographed films of Australian cinema. Additionally, with no overreaching or caricatures in its portrayals, it's a simply told drama, but one filled with subtle complexities.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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i actually really liked it...super eerie & i wanted to punch half the people in the face. also i kept thinking they were calling him pierce not PS. the boys so loveable. super entertaining not knowing whats gonna happen,i wish his dad wouldve came back at the end.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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good story and period piece

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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This is so very sad. Just because the poor kid had a wealthy, totally insane Aunt he got ripped away from the poor but wonderful Aunt.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Carl Schultz

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Vanessa

Robyn Nevin

Lila

Nicholas Gledhill

PS

John Hargreaves

Logan

Geraldine Turner

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Synopsis

Abandoned by his father after his mother dies, young PS (Nicholas Gledhill) lives in suburban Sydney with his aunt Lila (Robyn Nevin) and her husband George. While they lead a modest existence, PS is happy with them. However, his contentment is derailed when Lila's wealthy sister, Vanessa (Wendy Hughes), returns from England and takes an interest in PS. Knowing that she can offer PS more opportunities, Vanessa sets off a bitter custody battle with Lila.

Director: Carl Schultz
Producer: Jill Robb
Screenwriter: Michael Jenkins
Production Co: Syme International Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 9, 2018
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Surround

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