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Logline:
A music teacher living in Sydney gives her estranged partner one last chance only to find that he's more controlling than ever.

Brief Synopsis:
// SPOILER ALERT //
This experimental independent feature follows Abbi, a music teacher living in Sydney, who gives her estranged partner one last chance only to find that he's more controlling than ever. As the abuse escalates, she learns that she’s pregnant and sets out to secretly have an abortion.

  • Arman S. Haghi
    Writer
  • Arman S. Haghi
    Director
  • Neslihan Erhan
    Script Consultants (United Against Domestic Violence)
  • Nihan Nercey
    Script Consultants (United Against Domestic Violence)
  • Ebru Husnu
    Script Consultants (United Against Domestic Violence)
  • Chris Ras
    Director of Photography
  • Claire Broderick
    Key Cast
    "Abbi"
  • Paul Hughes
    Key Cast
    "Matty"
  • Dilroop Khangura
    Key Cast
    "Kiera"
  • Nicole Yardley
    Key Cast
    "Marlene"
  • India Patten
    Key Cast
    "Vicky"
  • Molly-Ann Brewer
    Key Cast
    "Joanna"
  • Alex J. Steed
    Music Composition
  • Stuart Melvey
    Sound Design
  • Arman S. Haghi
    Producer
  • Aya Ishii
    Colourist
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Feature
  • Genres:
    Expertimental, Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 3 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    52,116 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Arman S. Haghi

Arman S. Haghi is an Iranian-born Australian filmmaker based in Sydney, Australia. Arman works as an independent writer, director and producer. His works fuse experimental A/V art with a more mainstream cinematic language to create pieces that evoke nuanced thinking around each film's themes and subject matter.

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Director Statement

I feel privileged to have collaborated with so many amazing people on this experimental film, my first feature, which explores themes of domestic violence, psychological suffering, and community.

On behalf of our team:

We hope that the watching of this film moves you and stirs reflection, just as its making did for us.

We welcome your feedback, and hope to have the opportunity to present our work to your audience.