Peter Jackson 's psychological drama, based on a real-life murder case, starring Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet. Christchurch, New Zealand in the 1950s: two 14-year-old girls develop a relationship based on a love offantasy, Mario Lanza and writing. Their burgeoning sexuality and fertile imaginations lead them to create a magical kingdom peopled by idols and lovers. But when the adult world threatens to shatter the fantasy, the girls commit a terrible act. Review page 50. (1994,18) Film Highlights: see page 47