Celeste
- IMDb link: 5705306
- IMDb rating: 5.5 (278 votes) Search
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Ben Hackworth
- Cast: Radha Mitchell, Thomas Cocquerel, Nadine Garner, Odessa Young and others
- Release date: 6 Feb 2019
- Release year: 2018
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Country: Australia
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Celeste is a love story set in the tropical splendor of far north Queensland. It is a story of a family falling apart coming together again and their last chance to keep a decaying world alive. Celeste is a renowned opera diva who retired early for the man she loved to live on a crumbling and beautiful estate in the heart of a rainforest in Far North Queensland. Ten years after the tragic death of her husband Celeste is set to return to the stage for her final performance. Her stepson Jack, still haunted by the past, arrives amidst the preparations for the performance and finds Celeste is as he remembered. Celeste wants Jack to stay at the estate, but needs him to perform one last request. Celeste is set in a bohemian world of opera and showcases a stunning and unseen part of the world.
Celeste (Radha Mitchell) is a renowned opera singer, was once considered a beloved figure in the Australian music scene. However, she chose to retire prematurely in order to be with the man she loved. They settled in a picturesque but deteriorating estate located in the heart of a rain-forest in tropical North Queensland. A poignant turn occurs with the death of Celeste's husband. A decade later, Celeste, now ready to make a final comeback, seeks the assistance of her stepson, Jack (Thomas Cocquerel, young Jack Kai Lewins), who is still haunted by the past. He responds to Celeste's call and arrives at the estate amidst the preparations for her comeback performance. He discovers that Celeste remains as he remembered her, and she expresses her desire for him to stay with her at the estate. However, Celeste's request comes with a condition: Jack must fulfill one final task for her. As the film progresses, Celeste delves into the bohemian world of opera, providing viewers with a glimpse into this captivating and lesser-known aspect of the entertainment industry. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the rain-forest in tropical North Queensland and Paronella Park, a crumbling mansion and real-life tourist destination.
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