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Withered Blossoms

Directed by Lionel Seah
2024
Australia
14 minutes
Unclassified 18+
After attempting to conceal her separation from her long-term partner for weeks, a young woman finally visits her grandma. La Cinef Selection, Cannes 2024.
Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.

'Withered Blossoms' is screening with:

Hesitation Wound
Fri 7 June, 6:15pm, Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3
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Hesitation Wound
Sun 9 June, 8:15pm, Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3
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Hesitation Wound
Sat 15 June, 5:30pm, Palace Norton Street - Cinema 4
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Program Strand
Shorts Before Features
Year
2024
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Country
Australia
Language
In Cantonese with English subtitles
Director
Lionel Seah
Producer
Miki Clarke
Cast
Stella Ye, Rachel Young
Screenwriter
Lionel Seah
Cinematographer
Tim Oxford
Editor
Jack Needle
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Australian Films, Asia, Seniors
Company Credits
Australian Distributor: Australian Film, Television and Radio School

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