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Brand:Cul-de-sac

Build:Rockethouse

Design:Studio OK-OK

Swing

2007

Swing

2007

Swing

Director

Christopher Houghton

Runtime

25

Sarah is 17, Australian Vietnamese, and hates her life. After the recent death of her father she rebels against her family and takes a job cleaning for a blind Vietnam Vet. Her friendship with the old man forces her to face her own torment and realise her life and who she is, is something truly beautiful.

Awards:

  • Winner: Best Short Film at St Kilda Sydney Film Festival

  • Nominated: Best Short Film – 2007 AFI Awards

Festivals: Adelaide FF 2007; Sydney FF 2007; St Kilda FF 2007; Short Films Today (New York); Libertas FF 08 (Croatia)

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