Babyteeth
Lisa Tomasetti
When Milla invites the "wild dog", as she calls Moses, to dinner for the first time, dad and mum are not very enthusiastic, but they are liberal and cool with him. A cancer-stricken daughter is sure to get away with more. And: The good-for-nothing is good for her. At first still quirky and funny (but no comedy), Shannon Murphy's film gradually turns into a tragedy. Scenes are often abruptly cut off, with days and weeks passing unmarked in between as Milla's condition increasingly deteriorates. Misery porn doesn't come out of this, but two finely staged hours. A real tearjerker with a great cast and soundtrack. (David Auer) [Amazon]
Running time:
119 minutes
Directed by: Shannon Murphy
Country/Year: AUS/2020
Cast members: Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Essie Davis, Ben Mendelsohn, Emily Barclay
Directed by: Shannon Murphy
Country/Year: AUS/2020
Cast members: Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Essie Davis, Ben Mendelsohn, Emily Barclay