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Careful, He Might Hear You

1983 · 110 min

A quiet, emotionally charged period drama that immerses you in a child's perspective as adult conflicts simmer with restrained tension.

Tagline: The bitter struggle between two sisters for the love of a little boy.
Overview: Abandoned by his father after his mother dies, young PS lives in suburban Sydney with his aunt Lila and her husband George. While they lead a modest existence, PS is happy with them. However, his contentment is derailed when Lila's wealthy sister, Vanessa, returns from England and takes an interest in PS.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, class, identity, love
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
class
identity
love
betrayal
Places: suburbs
big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild