When Martin, a South Sudanese refugee, happens upon a bull he believes is his spiritual totem, he decides to rescue it from the abattoir he works in. Once home, the bull begins to jeopardise Martin’s family’s chance at fitting in. Martin is torn between his ancient cultural identity and his family’s new life in Australia.
AWARDS
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity Young Director Awards - Gold
Sydney Film Festival - Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Director Short Film
Melbourne International Film Festival - Best Australian Short Film
Flickerfest - Best Australian Short Film
St Kilda Film Festival - Craft Award
Australian Directors Guild - Best Direction in a Short Film
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts - Best Short Film (nominated)
Australian Writers Guild - Best Short Screenplay (nominated)
Canberra Short Film Festival - National Best Film
Canberra Short Film Festival - Best Screenplay
Gympie Film Festival - Mayors Choice Award
The Lionell Gell Foundation Scholarship
Panavision Award for best Undergraduate Screenplay
Orloff Trust Award for best Screenplay
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