
Ostrich
· 14 min · Not rated
Desperate for independence, mother, Helena secretly applies to university, uncertain of the response she will get from her conservative family. Her goal is sidetracked when she learns that her son is hiding a terrible secret.
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- Directors
- Gemma Carfi
- Production companies
- Swinburne Film and Television School
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Post Production
- Budget
- USD 3,800
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Andrew BlackmanJoseph
Emma ChoyThe Principal
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