Together

Directed by Michael Shanks
Australia
2025
103 mins

Synopsis

Codependency takes on a twisted new meaning in the most anticipated Australian film of the year. Michael Shanks’s off-the-wall debut features “transformative” performances from Dave Franco and Alison Brie.

Long-term loves Tim and Millie (real-life couple Franco and Brie) move to the country, leaving behind their city lives and close circle of friends. While teacher Millie settles in smoothly, musician Tim has a tougher time adjusting, and increasingly leans on Millie for support. Add in some strange occurrences in their new home and a suspiciously friendly neighbour (an excellently creepy Damon Herriman), and tensions quickly rise. Then comes a freak supernatural encounter in a cave, which sends the pair on a devilishly unexpected ride that will bring them closer “together” than ever.

Australian writer-director Michael Shanks’s debut pulls off dizzying feats of tonal wizardry, expertly balancing a carefully calibrated relationship drama with wildly escalating body horror. A hit at Sundance, Together heralds the arrival of a bold new talent and stakes its claim in the growing wave of contemporary body horror. Simultaneously wildly funny, unhinged and profound, it’s an exceptional achievement elevated by spectacular turns from its fearless leads.

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Director Shanks is in his devilishly playful element, while Brie and Franco throw themselves full force into a scenario that keeps getting weirder.
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

Tickets

Sat 7 June 2025, 8:15pm
State Theatre
WheelchairAssisted Listening
Sun 8 June 2025, 11:15am
State Theatre
WheelchairAssisted Listening
  • Program Strand
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Australia, USA
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Michael Shanks
  • Producer
    Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Mike Cowap, Andrew Mittman, Erik Feig, Max Silva, Julia Hammer, Tim Headington
  • Cast
    Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman
  • Screenwriter
    Michael Shanks
  • Cinematographer
    Germain McMicking
  • Editor
    Sean Lahiff
  • Genre
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Kismet Movies
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