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More is never enough. - Candy
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Title: Candy

Release Date: 25 May 2006

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Renaissance Films

Production Companies: Paradigm Hyde Films, Film Finance Group, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Renaissance Films

Overview: A poet falls in love with an art student, who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle — and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (606 votes)

Cast

  • Candy: Abbie Cornish
  • Dan: Heath Ledger
  • Casper: Geoffrey Rush
  • Schumann: Tom Budge
  • Jorge: Roberto Meza-Mont
  • Mr. Wyatt: Tony Martin
  • Mrs. Wyatt: Noni Hazlehurst
  • Sunglasses Shop Assistant: Holly Austin
  • Washing Machine Dealer: Craig Moraghan
  • Hock Shop Man: John Lee
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