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HousekeepingHousekeeping (1987)
Dir. Bill Forsyth
Feat. Christine Lahti, Sara Walker
A sombre but wonderful tale of a free–spirited woman in 1950s Idaho who voluteers to take care of her two orphaned nieces despite her being an…
I've Heard the Mermaids SingingI've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987) Aro Favourite
Dir. Patricia Rozema
Feat. Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon
A naive and self–conscious woman lands a job in an art gallery and grows to idolise the chic and sophisticated female curator. Quirky parable…
Illustrious EnergyIllustrious Energy (1987) Recommended
Dir. Leon Narbey
Feat. Shaun Bao, Peter Hayden, Peter Chin
Cinematographer Leon Narbey's debut as a director is a real gem, revealing one of New Zealand's 'hidden societies', that of Chinese gold–miners…
In Between (TV Series)In Between (TV Series) (1987)
Feat. Sheryl Munks, Vichea Ten, Jim Petrovski
Acclaimed Australian TV series about troubled teenagers attempting to find their way through life in the inner city, dealing with issues like drugs,…
InitiationInitiation (1987)
Dir. Michael Pearce
Feat. Bruno Lawrence, Rodney Harvey, Anna-Maria Winchester
Oddball coming of age tale with a young American venturing to the outback to reunite with his estranged father – a drug trafficker.
Inspector Morse (TV Series)Inspector Morse (TV Series) (1987-2000) Recommended
Feat. John Thaw
Much–loved British TV Series that follows the criminal cases of Morse, probably John Thaw's most famous character – the cantankerous…
IntervistaIntervista (1987)
Dir. Federico Fellini
Feat. Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Sergio Rubini
An easy–going ode to dir. Fellini's early career at Cinecitta Studios, this takes the form of a mock interview–flashback, with the…
IronweedIronweed (1987)
Dir. Hector Babenco
Feat. Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep
Rich, downbeat story of a guilt–ridden alcoholic hobo and his companion, with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep in finest method.
Julia and JuliaJulia and Julia (1987)
Dir. Peter Del Monte
Feat. Kathleen Turner, Gabriel Byrne, Sting
Kathleen Turner leads a double (love) life with husband Gabriel Byrne and toy–boy photographer Sting.
Kitchen Toto, TheKitchen Toto, The (1987)
Dir. Harry Hook
Feat. Edwin Mahinda, Bob Peck, Phyllis Logan
Rewarding drama set in Kenya, during the Mau Mau insurrection.

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