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Judy & Punch
The quaint seaside tradition of Punch and Judy puppet shows provides a narrative framework for a darkly comic revenge story written and directed by Mirrah Foulkes. Punch (Damon Herriman) and his wife Judy (Mia Wasikowska) live in the 17th century town of Seaside, where independent free-thinking women run the risk of being labelled witches. The couple are puppeteers and their violence-filled performances entertain rabble-rousing crowds. Judy is the more gifted performer but Punch takes all of the credit and drinks away any profits at the local tavern in the company of busty wenches. During an argument about the couple's missing child, Punch lashes out at Judy and supposedly delivers a fatal blow. He buries the body and attempts to pin the crime on an elderly couple. Meanwhile, a badly beaten Judy regains consciousness and swears revenge on her conniving spouse.
