Downriver

Wow... impressive film... written and directed by Grant Scicluna.... how is this man not like making huge films in Hollywood by now? I watched this film in 2023, while it is from 2015.... It is a beautiful love story really, eventually. Against the background of a social drama and murder mystery... it shows uff how childhood isn't always this sunny happy go lucky existence. Childhood can be unfair. It can be traumatic and profoundly harmful. Your neighbours aren't always your friends. Worse, they can abuse you and use you to hide their own wrongdoings or shortcomings. But the protagonist, excellently portrayed by Reef Island (why this man isn't a big superstar of an actor already is beyond my comprehension) is strong, resilient and determined to literally get to the bottom of it all... I got angry a lot at the abusive people and I cried and felt a lot for the young guys finding love and support with each other. Superb film.... Class A.