“Was life worth it? if you had stayed.”
After a tragic choice leads him to the brink, a disillusioned artist named Michael awakens on a mysterious beach. a liminal space where lost souls come to confront their pasts. Guided by Bob, a charismatic yet enigmatic caretaker, Michael embarks on a surreal journey through the pivotal moments of his life: love, heartbreak, and devastating loss. As he confronts hidden truths and unspoken regrets, Michael is faced with one profound question: Was it worth it, and what would life be like if he had stayed?
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Riley Allan
Michael
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Xander Barling
Bob
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Sylvia Santori
Nyla
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Kasey Stephenson
Lily
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Daniel Mirams
Michael 'Young'
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Brodie Nash
Curt
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Dylan Tomas Laguerre
Ben
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Julie Sligo
Nurse
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Alexandra Banci
Party Girl
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Sean Todd
Party Man
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James Basford
Party Guy
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Aidan MacKay
Rich guy
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Aidan MacKay Director · Sean Todd Editor
Budget $4.2K · First release February 25, 2026 · Produced in Australia
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$4,243
Production
TKSC Productions
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Australia
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Original language
English
Release dates
Australia · February 25, 2026
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No release date listed for United States.
Australia
June 25, 2026 · Limited theatrical
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