The Slap
The Slap
The Slap
Whose side are you on?
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Overview
When a man slaps a 4-year-old boy, the incident results in an intense court case.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2011-10-06
Runtime: 0h 51m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Jonathan LaPaglia
Jonathan LaPaglia
Hector
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo
Aisha
Alex Dimitriades
Alex Dimitriades
Harry
Essie Davis
Essie Davis
Anouk
Lex Marinos
Lex Marinos
Manolis
Melissa George
Melissa George
Rosie
Sophie Lowe
Sophie Lowe
Connie
Blake Davis
Blake Davis
Richie
William McInnes
William McInnes
Narrator
Official Videos
Acorn TV | The Slap Clip
Acorn TV | The Slap Clip
The Slap | Trailer
The Slap | Trailer
Episodes - Season 1
Hector
Hector
Episode 1
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.
Anouk
Anouk
Episode 2
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.
Harry
Harry
Episode 3
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.
Connie
Connie
Episode 4
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.
Rosie
Rosie
Episode 5
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. Director:
Manolis
Manolis
Episode 6
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.
Aisha
Aisha
Episode 7
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.
Richie
Richie
Episode 8
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.
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