Taylor and Sarah haven't seen each other in over two decades, and their initial awkwardness gives way to reminiscing about their shared past. As they reconnect, they uncover old feelings and unspoken truths.
2025
Second Chance
Director
Thibul Nettle
Runtime
18 Minutes
Country
Australia
Classification
Unclassified 15+
Taylor and Sarah haven't seen each other in over two decades, and their initial awkwardness gives way to reminiscing about their shared past. As they reconnect, they uncover old feelings and unspoken truths.
Screening with First Nations shorts:
Catchin' Mumoo (Dylan Coleman)
The Secret (Lilla Berry)
The Mysterious Maiden of Montefiores (Travis Akbar)
Film Credits
Director
Thibul Nettle
Year
2025
Country
Australia
Language
English
Type
Fiction & Short
Program Strand
Shorts
Producer
Thibul Nettle & Tim Harkness
Cast
Thibul Nettle & Luana Pohe
Film Source
Thibul Nettle
Genre
Drama, First Nations, Short & Sport
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