The Second

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The Second

2018

1h 34m

5.2(19 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Rachael Blake

The Writer

Susie Porter

The Muse

Vince Colosimo

The Publisher

Martin Sacks

The Brother

Susan Prior

The Detective

Megan Dale

The Daughter

Bridget Webb

The Favourite

Will Beasley

The Murdered Boy

Lisa Kay

The Senior Detective

Paula Nazarski

The Bookstore Owner

Creative team

Directed by: Mairi Cameron
Written by: Stephen Lance
Produced by: Stephen Lance
Leanne Tonkes

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