Rites of Passage (2013)

In a time without ceremonies, how will they come of age?

Rites of Passage (2013) poster

Made with a message of hope, Rites of Passage is a raw, uncensored and honest film inspired by the life experiences of the young people involved in the making of this powerful feature-length drama. Six interwoven stories show these teenagers negotiating the dangers and discoveries of their age and because the cast were also the crew what emerges is a self portrait of resilient kids responding to the challenges surrounding them. They might live in public housing and come from families that have seen disadvantage and hardship. But with frankness and courage, these young people have dipped below the surface of their often tough exteriors to reveal what’s going on inside their lives.

Director: Mary Callaghan, Phillip Crawford, Gemma Parsons
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Philip Okerstrom
Production: Beyond Empathy
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

hope, community, growing up, domestic violence, rite of passage, teen drama

Trailer

Rites of Passage Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rites of Passage about?
Made with a message of hope, Rites of Passage is a raw, uncensored and honest film inspired by the life experiences of the young people involved in the making of this powerful feature-length drama. Six interwoven stories show these teenagers negotiating the dangers and discoveries of their age and because the cast were also the crew what emerges is a self portrait of resilient kids responding to the challenges surrounding them. They might live in public housing and come from families that have seen disadvantage and hardship. But with frankness and courage, these young people have dipped below the surface of their often tough exteriors to reveal what’s going on inside their lives.
Who directed Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage was directed by Mary Callaghan, Phillip Crawford, Gemma Parsons.
Who stars in Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage stars Chris Simpson, Chaise Barbaric, Skie Carlson, Elias Rees, Tiran Dingle, Tiran Dingle.
How long is Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Rites of Passage?
Rites of Passage is a Drama film.
Where was Rites of Passage produced?
Rites of Passage was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of Rites of Passage?
The themes of Rites of Passage include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.