Ball and Chain

Ball and Chain

Ball and Chain

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Ball and Chain

"She's mad. Barking mad."

2021

0h 13m

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Drama

Mystery

Horror

Comedy

Thriller

Overview

Jean, a reclusive housewife who is terrified of the outside world, begins to descend into madness when she suspects that her husband is a serial killer. In her escape, she must decide whose version of reality she chooses to believe.

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Curtin University

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Nicoletta Dimas

Nicoletta Dimas

Jean Aaron

Evan Williams

Michael Aaron

Kate Elder

Lucy (Neighbour)

Nigel Goodwin

News Presenter

Rhys Rigby

Psychotherapist

Takia Morrison

Takia Morrison

Sally (Blabber Contestant)

Andreas Piechulik

Todd (Blabber TV Host)

Creative team

Directed by: Sebastian Howard
Written by: Luisa Mitchell
Radheya Jang
Produced by: Luisa Mitchell

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