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Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Strong themes, violence, sex scenes and coarse language

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for TOP OF THE LAKE CHINA GIRL

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Language
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)

  • None
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2017
Classification
MA 15+
Consumer advice
Strong themes, violence, sex scenes and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Sale/Hire
Media type
DVD
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
364 minutes
Director/Creator
JANE CAMPION / ARIEL KLEIMAN
Producer
PHILIPPA CAMPBELL / LIBBY SHARPE
Production company
SEE-SAW FILMS
Country of origin
AUSTRALIA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
TRANSMISSION FILMS
File number
T18/1486
Classification number
279226
Alternative titles
TOP OF THE LAKE: CHINA GIRL : CHINA GIRL / THE LOVED ONE / SURROGATE / BIRTHDAY / WHO'S YOUR DADDY / THE BATTLE OF THE MOTHERS
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