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The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1998): Cast

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The Sound of One Hand Clapping is a 1998 drama directed by Richard Flanagan, starring Kerry Fox as Sonja Buloh, Rosie Flanagan and Essie Davis. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Sound of One Hand Clapping (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Richard Flanagan
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sound of One Hand Clapping About?

The premise of The Sound of One Hand Clapping without spoilers.

In 1954 Tasmania, Slovenian migrant Melita leaves her husband and young daughter Sonja. The father, overwhelmed, spirals into alcoholism while Sonja departs. Nearly twenty years later, a pregnant Sonja returns to the highlands, confronting her estranged father and trying to rebuild the fragmented pieces of her life and family.

The Sound of One Hand Clapping Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Sound of One Hand Clapping Cast & Characters

Kerry Fox leads the cast as Sonja Buloh, with Rosie Flanagan as Sonja (aged 8) and Essie Davis as Jean. Directed by Richard Flanagan; 13 actors are credited in all.

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The Sound of One Hand Clapping Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “单手掌声” and “Звук хлопка одной ладони”.

Also known as
  • 单手掌声
  • Звук хлопка одной ладони

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The Sound of One Hand Clapping FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sound of One Hand Clapping, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sound of One Hand Clapping?

The Sound of One Hand Clapping runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Sound of One Hand Clapping released?

The Sound of One Hand Clapping was released on April 22, 1998.

Who directed The Sound of One Hand Clapping?

The Sound of One Hand Clapping was directed by Richard Flanagan.

Who is in the cast of The Sound of One Hand Clapping?

The Sound of One Hand Clapping stars Kerry Fox as Sonja Buloh, Rosie Flanagan as Sonja (aged 8) and Essie Davis as Jean, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Sound of One Hand Clapping have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sound of One Hand Clapping has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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