The article reflects on a tumultuous family story, focusing on the complex relationship between the narrator's sister and their father, a success-obsessed politician. Despite being dismissed for their artistic aspirations, the narrator and sister navigate a world wrought with expectations and personal challenges. The sister's journey, which includes robbing their father while pretending to hold a job, resonates deeply. The narrator recounts the process of creating a film about her sister's life, emphasizing the unlikely support from actress Toni Collette and director Jane Campion, who both understood the complexity and depth of the narrative.
Toni Collette never judged Muriel; her performance took the character to a level that shocked me. She truly understood Muriel on a deep level.
When nobody wanted to make the film, they said, 'Nobody wants to see a girl who's unlikable and inarticulate, but I decided to return to the original.'
I thought there was something very moving about my sister's story, and when she asked me to promise she'd be a heroine, I agreed.
I owe my career to Jane Campion, who helped get the film made by advocating for me when I called her about the financing.
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