“A lifetime of sacrifice. A moment of pride.”
A drama based on a true story that spans decades, exploring themes of love, friendship, courage, and societal change. The story begins in 1981 with Ted, a frail elderly man, reflecting on his life as he celebrates a landmark legal ruling with his nephew Simon, Simon’s partner Mark, and his lifelong friend Catherine. Flashbacks reveal Ted’s youth in 1940s Melbourne, where he stood up against homophobia and violence, forming a complex bond with Catherine and Leo.
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Joel Stephen Fleming Director · Armin Džafić Director Damien Mulvany Writer
United States release January 17, 2026 · Produced in Australia
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13th Street Films
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Australia
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 17, 2026
Limited theatrical · Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival, San Jose, CA.
Australia · February 21, 2026
Limited theatrical · Sydney Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE, NSW.
Australia
June 27, 2026 · Limited theatrical · West End Film Festival (WEFF), West End, QLD.
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