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The Slap
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The Slap

Thu, Oct 6, 2011
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jonathan LaPaglia
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    as Hector
  • Melissa George
    Melissa George
    as Rosie
  • Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    as Aisha
  • Alex Dimitriades
    Alex Dimitriades
    as Harry
  • Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    as Anouk
  • Sophie Lowe
    Sophie Lowe
    as Connie
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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Ended · 8 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
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  • E1
    Hector
    Aired · Thu, Oct 6, 2011 · 60m

    It's Hector's 40th birthday and friends and family gather at his house for a BBQ. But in amongst the celebrations one of the guests slaps a child that is not his own. No-one can see it at the time but this single act begins to unravel the social fabric which once linked them all together.

  • E2
    Anouk
    Aired · Thu, Oct 13, 2011 · 60m

    In the days and weeks after the slap Anouk discovers that the incident has unleashed unexpected responses from those around her. She is torn between her friendships and her beliefs and faces decisions about her own life which threaten to overwhelm her.

  • E3
    Harry
    Aired · Thu, Oct 20, 2011 · 60m

    As the police become involved, Harry and Sandi begin to fear that the slap will threaten their reputation, lifestyle, and most importantly their family. Harry tries to take matters into his own hands but it's too late.

  • E4
    Connie
    Aired · Thu, Oct 27, 2011 · 60m

    Things with Connie and Hector haven't been the same since the slap. She decides to confront Hector but his reaction propels her into a decision that will have serious consequences.

  • E5
    Rosie
    Aired · Thu, Nov 3, 2011 · 60m

    Rosie's outrage has been building since the slap and now finally she is given her day in court. The friends from the BBQ gather again but this time under very different circumstances.

  • E6
    Manolis
    Aired · Thu, Nov 10, 2011 · 60m

    Struggling to understand the selfishness and greed of his children's generation, Manolis watches in alarm as the slap divides his family. He calls on a special bond to try to and put things right.

  • E7
    Aisha
    Aired · Thu, Nov 17, 2011 · 60m

    The slap has taken a toll on Hector and Aisha's relationship, or maybe it has just exposed the issues that were already there. They go away together to try to restore their marriage, but their holiday does not turn out as planned.

  • E8
    Richie
    Aired · Thu, Nov 24, 2011 · 60m

    Lies, betrayal and adultery all come to a head as people are forced to make decisions about their lives and behaviour. When Richie gets caught in the crossfire, he looks to a desperate solution.