The Everlasting Secret Family
1988, English. Directed by Michael Thornhill.
Once promised, forever bound.
A beautiful, if ambitious and amoral, youth is tapped to become the lover of a powerful senator. The young man quickly realizes that he can hold this place, with all its perks, only as long as he is young. He has no other function than being young. With the help of an aged judge, the young man, referred to only as The Lover, contrives a plan to make a change in the way of the world, a plan that will take him years to realize. To succeed, he must manipulate, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, the senator, his wife, the family chauffeur (who was, when young, a lover), and, by implication, the entire well-planned and controlling everlasting secret family.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael ThornhillDirector
- Arthur DignamSenator
- Mark LeeYouth
- Heather MitchellWife
- Dennis MillerEric, the Chauffeur
- John MeillonThe Judge
- Beth ChildThe Pottery Woman
- Paul GoddardThe Son
- Bogdan KocaThe Medical Specialist
- John ClaytonThe Mayor
- Tim PageThe New Judge
- Marcus CorneliusTeacher at Oval
- Drew NormanOil Boy
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1988
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Frank Moorhouse
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How long is The Everlasting Secret Family?
The Everlasting Secret Family runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Everlasting Secret Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Everlasting Secret Family is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Everlasting Secret Family on?
The Everlasting Secret Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Everlasting Secret Family?
If you liked The Everlasting Secret Family, try Naked as We Came, My Brother the Devil, An Englishman in New York.
Who directed The Everlasting Secret Family?
The Everlasting Secret Family (1988) was directed by Michael Thornhill and stars Arthur Dignam, Mark Lee, Heather Mitchell.