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Sweet Milk Lake

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After being mistaken for his twin brother by his estranged and dying dad, a soft-spoken trans man relishes the opportunity to be one of the boys, until the weight of the lie becomes heavier than his need for the truth.

Critics Reviews

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Luke Buckmaster Guardian Aug 21
4/5
This is a film with plenty on its mind, though it never tells us what to think or feel, instead creating a contemplative space in which understanding and compassion are possible, but by no means guaranteed. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Aug 12
None of it would work if Zielinski weren’t up to the adroit code-shifting, physically ... as the trio of Jake, Sam and Sam-ish. It’s a remarkable performance that’s equally matched by Zielinski’s assured direction and intelligent writing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Harvey Zielinski

Director

Harvey Zielinski

Actor

Hunter Page-Lochard

Actor

Kieran Darcy-Smith

Actor

Nicholas Cassim

Actor

Ngaire Pigram

Actor

Movie Info

Synopsis After being mistaken for his twin brother by his estranged and dying dad, a soft-spoken trans man relishes the opportunity to be one of the boys, until the weight of the lie becomes heavier than his need for the truth.
Director
Harvey Zielinski
Producer
Molly O'Connor, Harvey Zielinski, Philippa Campey
Screenwriter
Harvey Zielinski
Production Co
Film Camp
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
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