

Country Life
Directed by Michael BlakemoreAdaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
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Country Life was released on October 27, 1994.
Country Life was directed by Michael Blakemore.
Country Life has a runtime of 1h 58m.
Country Life was produced by Robin Dalton.
Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
The key characters in Country Life are Deborah Voysey (Greta Scacchi), Sally Voysey (Kerry Fox), Dr. Max Askey (Sam Neill).
Country Life is rated PG-13.
Country Life is a Drama, Romance film.
Country Life has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.
Country Life has made $350K at the box office.













