The Dressmaker
In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.
Critics Sentiment
Teddy helps Tilly remember how Stewart actually died
Teddy jumps into the silo and asphyxiates in sorghum grain
The film plunges from its emotional peak when Tilly remembers the truth about Stewart's death to its lowest point with Teddy's shocking accidental death in the silo.
The Dressmaker maintains strong viewer sentiment through its stylish opening, character transformations, and mystery elements, but takes a devastating turn with Teddy's death that divides audiences. While critics praised Kate Winslet's performance and the film's unique genre-blending approach, many found the final act overstuffed and chaotic, though the spectacular burning finale provided a satisfying visual conclusion to the revenge narrative.
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Kate Winslet
Myrtle "Tilly" Dunnage
Liam Hemsworth
Teddy McSwiney
Caroline Goodall
Elsbeth Beaumont
Judy Davis
Molly Dunnage
Hayley Magnus
Prudence
Hugo Weaving
Sergeant Farrat
Sarah Snook
Gertrude "Trudy" Pratt
Kerry Fox
Beulah Harridiene
Shane Jacobson
Alvin Pratt
Rebecca Gibney
Muriel Pratt
James Mackay
William Beaumont
Gyton Grantley
Barney McSwiney
Barry Otto
Percival Almanac
Sacha Horler
Una Pleasance
Julia Blake
Irma Almanac
Roy Barker
Doctor
Rory Potter
Stewart Pettyman
Alison Whyte
Marigold Pettyman
Amanda Woodhams
Nancy Pickett
Madeleine Hogan
Elizabeth McSwiney
Crew
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