IMDb 6.7 1998 HD

Radiance

Radiance

1998
Drama
80 min NR Australia
5.6 / 10
6.7 IMDB

After the death of their mother, three estranged sisters return to their childhood home.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rachel Perkins
Starring
Deborah Mailman / Trisha Morton-Thomas / Rachael Maza Long / Russell Kiefel / Ben Oxenbould

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant emotional dramatic quiet understated resonant complex familial raw authentic thoughtful affecting

Reviews

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Sophia Lee
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Radiance' centres on the inevitable confrontation that arises when three estranged sisters are forced together by their mother's passing. Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, and Rachael Maza Long lead the charge, delivering performances that convey a wealth of shared…

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Oliver Finch
May 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A powerful exploration of sisterhood and unresolved grief, 'Radiance' is a film that lingers long after the credits roll. The central trio, portrayed with remarkable depth by Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, and Rachael Maza Long, navigate their fractured…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Radiance'—three sisters reuniting after their mother's death—promises a deep dive into familial discord and reconciliation. The cast, featuring Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, and Rachael Maza Long, delivers performances that capture the awkwardness and lingering affection…

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Marcus Thorne
May 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Radiance' presents a compelling study of fractured family ties, set in motion by the passing of a matriarch. The reunion of three sisters, brought to life by a talented cast including Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, and Rachael Maza…

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Eleanor Vance
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Returning to their childhood home after their mother's death, three estranged sisters find themselves confronting a shared past in 'Radiance'. The performances from Deborah Mailman, Trisha Morton-Thomas, and Rachael Maza Long anchor the film, imbuing the sisters with…

FAQs

While the provided context doesn't explicitly detail the cultural background of the characters, films with themes of family, home, and reconciliation often provide rich opportunities for exploring diverse experiences. If 'Radiance' touches upon Indigenous Australian narratives, it would offer a valuable perspective on cultural identity and familial bonds within that context, contributing to broader cultural understanding.