Based on the 1901 novel, the Australian period drama follows Sybylla an aspiring young writer trying to subvert the confines and sexism of her time.

Philippa Northeast is entertaining as Sybylla Melvyn in this adaptation of Miles Franklin’s 1901 novel that has more erotica and a more pronounced love triangle

This adaption of Miles Franklin’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ combines heritage backdrops, pop soundtracks and modern dialogue with mixed results.