A 24-minute identity crisis that hits harder than most three-hour epics.
Benin has left Adelaide for a new life in Sydney, but he will soon realize that there is only so much charm to a fresh start. The struggles of adulthood seem to escalate around him - a recent breakup, followed by a series of other failures, has cornered him into a dark state of mind. With some help from his friends, he'll have to strive for the obvious personal development needed in order to keep moving forward.
Acting
Avis-Foster's raw, unpolished vulnerability carries every frame.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like humans texting IRL.
Director
Joe W. Bridges
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Joe W. Bridges self-funded the film through crowdfunding and maxed-out credit cards.
Shot during Australia's 2015 marriage equality debates, the 'gay theme' keyword reflects a moment when queer cinema was still aggressively niche-categorized despite universal coming-of-age stories.
US
AU
