The Square (2008)

Some things can't be buried.

The Square (2008) poster

Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.

Director: Nash Edgerton
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: François Tétaz
Cinematography: Brad Shield
Editing: Luke Doolan, Nash Edgerton
Production: Igloo Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Film Depot Pty. Ltd., Blue-Tongue Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Box Office: $728,903
Original Language: en

Themes

Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance

Keywords

australia, fire, marriage, suspicion, money, revenge, tragedy, murder, arson, mobster, neighbor, extortion, drugs, extramarital affair

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Square about?
Ray, a construction worker trapped in an unhappy marriage, pursues an affair with his neighbor, Carla. Carla's husband, Greg, is a mobster who keeps large sums of drug money in their home. With this in mind, Carla comes up with a plan: She and Ray will steal Greg's money, burn down her house, convince Greg the money was lost in the fire and then run away together. Carla's scheme, however, doesn't go off as planned.
Who directed The Square?
The Square was directed by Nash Edgerton.
Who stars in The Square?
The Square stars David Roberts, Claire van der Boom, Joel Edgerton, Hanna Mangan Lawrence, Anthony Hayes, Peter Phelps.
How long is The Square?
The Square has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Square?
The Square is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
How much did The Square gross?
The Square grossed $728,903 worldwide.
Where was The Square produced?
The Square was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of The Square?
The themes of The Square include: Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance.