Judy Davis is outstanding as 19th-century Australian farm daughter Sybylla Melvyn, whose fierce independent streak and discontent with the societal norms of her time bring her to a choice between her desire to become a writer and the opportunity to settle down with wealthy would-be suitor Harry Beecham (Sam Neill). Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb, Max Cullen co-star in director Gillian Armstrong's romantic filming of the Miles Franklin novel. 100 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer.