i remember see this movie show several year ago on the lifetime tv network and think it be an interesting story . several year later i see it again and fall head over heel in love with this movie . the story behind the movie be fascinate in and of itself . the cast just make it that much more appealing . meryl streep be definitely at the top of her game in this picture . she nail mrs. chamberlain mannerism and the accent and and even look . she show the pain and hurt and surprise and and anger that lindy have to endure and and in the process it hard to remember that it isnt lindy . in my opinion and this performance of meryl be good than her oscar win turn in sophie choice and and should have garner her her third oscar . sam neill be perfect a michael chamberlain and and for some surprising reason and wasn not recognize by the academy with at least a nomination . in all and this movie only receive one oscar nod ( streep for best actress . ) however and it do receive several australian oscar and nomination . definitely a top rate movie represent it tell a great story and you get great performance from the entire cast .