Sweet As (2023)
Some journeys last a lifetime.
With problems on the home front, 15-year-old Murra is on the verge of lashing out. That is, until her policeman uncle thwarts her self-destructive behaviour with a lifeline: a “photo-safari for at-risk kids”. Murra isn’t entirely convinced, but she soon joins cantankerous Kylie, uptight Sean, happy-go-lucky Elvis, and camp counsellors Fernando and Michelle on a transformative bus trip to the Pilbara. On the trail, the teens learn about fun, friendship and first crushes, as well as the forces of ‘reality’ that puncture the bubble of youth.
Director: Jub Clerc
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: June 1, 2023
Cast
- Shantae Barnes-Cowan - Murra
- Mark Coles Smith - Ian
- Ngaire Pigram - Grace
- Carlos Sanson Jr. - Fernando
- Tasma Walton - Mitch
- Andrew Wallace - Sean
- Pedrea Jackson - Elvis
- Mikayla Levy - Kylie
- Andrew Wallace - Sean
Screenplay
Music: Liliya Grigorova
Cinematography: Katie Milwright
Editing: Katie Flaxman
Production: Arenamedia
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, indigenous australians, australian aboriginal
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweet As about?
- With problems on the home front, 15-year-old Murra is on the verge of lashing out. That is, until her policeman uncle thwarts her self-destructive behaviour with a lifeline: a “photo-safari for at-risk kids”. Murra isn’t entirely convinced, but she soon joins cantankerous Kylie, uptight Sean, happy-go-lucky Elvis, and camp counsellors Fernando and Michelle on a transformative bus trip to the Pilbara. On the trail, the teens learn about fun, friendship and first crushes, as well as the forces of ‘reality’ that puncture the bubble of youth.
- Who directed Sweet As?
- Sweet As was directed by Jub Clerc.
- Who stars in Sweet As?
- Sweet As stars Shantae Barnes-Cowan, Mark Coles Smith, Ngaire Pigram, Carlos Sanson Jr., Tasma Walton, Andrew Wallace.
- How long is Sweet As?
- Sweet As has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Sweet As?
- Sweet As is a Drama film.
- Where was Sweet As produced?
- Sweet As was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Sweet As?
- The themes of Sweet As include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.