The Second

The Second

The Second

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The Second

2018

1h 34m

5.2(19 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.

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Production Companies

Screen Queensland

Screen Australia

Stan

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Rachael Blake

The Writer

Rachael Blake

Acting

Susie Porter

The Muse

Susie Porter

Acting

Vince Colosimo

The Publisher

Vince Colosimo

Acting

Martin Sacks

The Brother

Martin Sacks

Acting

Susan Prior

The Detective

Susan Prior

Acting

Megan Dale

The Daughter

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Acting

Bridget Webb

The Favourite

Bridget Webb

Acting

Will Beasley

The Murdered Boy

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Acting

Lisa Kay

The Senior Detective

Lisa Kay

Acting

Paula Nazarski

The Bookstore Owner

Paula Nazarski

Acting

Cate Feldmann

The Fan

Cate Feldmann

Acting

Nancy Evans

The Taxi Driver

Nancy Evans

Acting

Mirene Igwabi

The Book Launch Host

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Acting

Bruce Cameron

The Real Boy

No Image

Acting

Greta Carew-Johns

Book Launch Guest

Greta Carew-Johns

Acting

Jason Virgil

Book Signing Guest (uncredited)

Jason Virgil

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