The nightingale

Author

Jennifer Kent

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, audio descriptive track.

Performers

Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman, Harry Greenwood, Ewen Leslie, Charlie Shotwell, Michael Sheasby.

Publication Information

Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory

Physical Description

1 videodisc (136 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; strong violent and disturbing content including rape, language throughout, and brief sexuality.

Summary

Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825, The Nightingale follows Clare, a 21-year-old Irish convict. Having served her seven-year sentence, she is desperate to be free of her abusive master, Lieutenant Hawkins, who refuses to release her from his charge. Clare's husband retaliates, and she becomes the victim of a harrowing crime at the hands of the lieutenant. When British authorities fail to deliver justice, Clare decides to pursue Hawkins, who leaves his post suddenly to secure a captaincy up north. Clare is forced to enlist the help of young Aboriginal tracker Billy, who grudgingly takes her through the rugged wilderness. The terrain and the prevailing hostilities are frightening, but as their journey leads them deeper into the wilderness, Clare and Billy must learn to find empathy for one another while weighing the true cost of revenge.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.

Special features: Cast and crew interviews ; trailer.