HE AINT HEAVY

Jade (Leila George) goes to great lengths to wrench her brother Max (Sam Corlett) from the grips of addiction by when she forces him into home-rehab by locking him in their grandmothers house. When their mother, Bev (Greta Sacchi) arrives, she is shocked to discover her son imprisoned. Jade convinces her that this drastic measure is necessary to help Max, whose violent tendencies and rampant drug use have spiraled out of control. Max’s struggles weigh heavily on Jade and Bev and their desperation and despair is all consuming. All three leads deliver outstanding performances, with Corlett’s portrayal of Max being particularly convincing. Filmed in Western Australia, this gritty and intense story explores the harrowing experiences of people who have reached their breaking point, and have nowhere else to turn.