Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey star in a disturbing psychological drama, based on a real-life murder case, from the director of Lord of the Rings. In 1950s New Zealand, 14-year-olds Pauline and Juliet love fantasy and novel writing. Burgeoning sexuality and fertile imaginations lead them to create a magical kingdom. But when the adult world threatens to intrude, the girls conspire to commit a terrible act. Review page 49. (1994, 18) (W) Film Highlights: page 44; Trivia: page 47