The friendship between two working class girls falls apart as the ghost of the family - an absent, alcoholic mother, a predatory father - hovers destructively. The potential for lesbian sexuality never fully emerges. A lyrical impulse abstracts the realism of dialogue, setting (Melbourne's outer west) and the representation of violence, a lyricism anchored by the filmmaker's expressed preference for 'strong, static compositions'. Multiple award winner.
"The friendship between two working class girls falls apart as the ghost of the family - an absent, alcoholic mother, a predatory father - hovers destructively. The potential for lesbian sexuality never fully emerges. A lyrical impulse abstracts the realism of dialogue, setting (Melbourne's outer west) and the representation of violence, a lyricism anchored by the filmmaker's expressed preference for 'strong, static compositions'. Multiple award winner."@en
"Two Australian teenage girls explore the world of drugs, vandalism and sexual experimentation. Alex wants to be a writer, encouraged by her English teacher. Vicki's dream is to become a singer but events turn her into a violent, jealous rage. The girls' friendship deepens as they face one challenge after another."@en
"Two Australian teen-age girls, Alex (Elena Mandalis) and Vicki (Dora Kaskanis) are involved in drugs, vandalism and fights. Alex aspires to become a writer; she has talent and is encouraged by her English teacher. Vicki hopes to get out of her joyless home and become a singer. When Alex's English teacher makes an unsuccessful pass at Alex, Vicki becomes violently jealous. As Alex's and Vicki's affection for each other grows, events start spinning out of control."@en
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