
Ladies in Black
Directed by Bruce Beresford
Produced by Screen Australia, Stage 6 Films
A warm, nostalgic ensemble comedy-drama about female friendship and self-discovery set in a 1950s Sydney department store.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney.
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Questions people ask
Is Ladies in Black easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Ladies in Black violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Ladies in Black scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Ladies in Black end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Ladies in Black sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
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Like Ladies in Black
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ladies in Black
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ladies in Black, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ladies in Black, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ladies in Black, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































