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The Well

Love. Death. Deception.

Drama
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1997-05-14
1h 44m
English
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A young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to a small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe, but a tragic accident and the theft of their money changes their plans.

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About The Well

Love. Death. Deception.

A young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to a small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe, but a tragic accident and the theft of their money changes their plans. Running 104 minutes.

The Well Cast and Characters

The cast features Pamela Rabe (as Hester), Miranda Otto (as Katherine), Paul Chubb (as Harry Bird), Frank Wilson (as Francis Harper), and Steve Jacobs (as Rod Bordern). Their performances are a major reason The Well has built such a passionate audience.

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The Well flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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The Well runs for 104 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

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The Well holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Well?

The main cast includes Pamela Rabe, Miranda Otto, Paul Chubb, and Frank Wilson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The Well was released in 1997.

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What is The Well about?

The Well is a Drama English-language film. A young girl named Katherine and her older friend Hester live on an isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave because there's too much work. Hester, however, becomes attracted to Katherine and holds her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to a small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe, but a tragic accident and the theft of their money changes their plans.

When was The Well released?

The Well was released on May 14, 1997. It has a runtime of 1h 44m.

Who stars in The Well?

The Well stars Pamela Rabe, Miranda Otto, Paul Chubb and Frank Wilson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Well available in HD?

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