Synopsis
Two sisters separated in childhood reunite years later as servants at a household in France. Their happiness to be reunited spirals into an incestuous relationship.
Scores
Overall Score
26.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
12.7%
Review Aggregate
64.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize psychological, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
psychologicaldarkcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Walters | 1995 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Joely Richardson | 1995 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Jodhi May | 1995 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Sophie Thursfield | 1995 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes3,883
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $217,881 | $448,486 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $217,881 | $448,486 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $108,940 | $224,243 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $2,956,000 | $6,084,627 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $3,046,000 | $6,269,883 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $98,046 | $201,819 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $6,208,987 | $12,780,572 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $250,000 (est) | $514,600 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $174,000 (est) | $358,161 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $248,000 | $510,483 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $440,000 | $905,696 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $50,000 | $102,920 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $1,162,000 | $2,391,860 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $5,046,987 | $10,388,713 |
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