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Barney and Dimi are young and in love. Barney's father, Dan, is dying of AIDS. Dan wants to get out early; Barney wants him to face up to the mistakes of his past. Dimi, suddenly an outsider, feels like he is losing Barney and wants to connect with his own father. A journey of remembering, grief and reconciliation.

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Crew

Director
Wenona Byrne
Writers
Christos Tsiolkas
Producer
Helen Panckhurst

Cast

Joel Edgerton - Damien Walshe-Howling - Harold Hopkins - Tina Bursill

Production Details

Production Completion
2000
Genre
History and national identity
Production Company
Panckhurst Productions Pty Ltd

Sales

Australian Sales
Ronin Films
International Sales
Frameline Distribution

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • Turin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
    (2002)
  • Inside Out - Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
    (2002)
  • Out Takes - New Zealand Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
    (2002)
  • The New Festival / The NY Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
    (2002)
  • Melbourne Queer Film & Video Festival
    (2002)
  • London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
    (2002)
  • Frameline - San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival(2001)