
An Angel at My Table
Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Director Jane Campion
Trailer
Cast

Faye Flegg
Doctor

Kevin J. Wilson
Father

Celia Nicholson
Piona

Martyn Sanderson
Frank Sargeson

Kerry Fox
Janet Frame

Elizabeth McRae
Nurse

Ruth Dudding
School Teacher

Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
June

Gerald Bryan
Dr. Cawley

Tiffany de Castro
Actress

Brenda Kendall
Miss Botting

Robert Jayne
Ben

David Stott
Doctor

Mark Clare
Karl Stead

Julia Calvo
Spanish woman on train

Timothy Bartlett
Gussy Dymock

Paul Norell
Bohemian

Willa O'Neill
Edith

David Letch
Patrick

Collette Cooper
Bohemian

Alexia Keogh
Janet Frame as a child

Andrew Robertt
Bruddie

Alison Bruce
Dora