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Sunflower

Directed by Gabriel Carrubba
2023
Australia
82 minutes
Unclassified 15+
This classic queer coming of age tale set in the outer Melbourne suburbs is elevated by a heartfelt authenticity from debut filmmaker Gabriel Carrubba, and tender performances.
Seventeen-year-old Leo has his life together in the high school hierarchy: drunken parties, decent grades, the popular girlfriend; and comes home to the loving bickering only a family can provide. But Leo experiences an identity crisis as he becomes increasingly attracted to his best friend, Boof. His well-groomed facade begins to crack and with every step Leo takes towards embracing his sexuality, he must also overcome the incessant, socialised homophobia of the boy’s locker room. Hopeful and romantic, this is an enticing drama about growing up with your heart stuck in your mouth. Featuring performances from fresh hot talent including Liam Mollica, Luke J. Morgan and a supporting turn from Elias Anton (Of an Age).

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Tickets

Thu 15 Jun
6:30pm
Ritz Randwick - Cinema 3
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Sat 17 Jun
8:30pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Wed 21 Jun
6pm
Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
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Features
Year
2023
Classification
Unclassified 15+
Country
Australia
Language
In English
Director
Gabriel Carrubba
Producer
Zane Borg, Gabriel Carrubba
Cast
Liam Mollica, Luke J. Morgan, Daniel Halmarick
Screenwriter
Gabriel Carrubba
Cinematographer
Martine Wolff
Editor
Shannon Michaelas
Premiere
World Premiere
Genre
LGBTQIA+ Films, Australian Films, World Premieres, By Popular Demand
Company Credits
Production Company: Pancake Originals
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