Bluey, an angry young woman trapped in a life of violence, meets a mystery mentor who could change everything. Bluey is a story of courage, heart and the fight for survival.
Acting
Tasia Zalar's rage is absolutely terrifying and heartbreaking.
Direction
Darlene Johnson packs a feature's worth of soul into 13 minutes.
Practical Effects
Real boxing gym energy — you can smell the sweat.
Director
Darlene Johnson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Darlene Johnson is a Bundjalung filmmaker bringing Indigenous Australian stories to international festivals — this short played Cannes.
The boxing gym setting deliberately mirrors classic American sports redemption films, but Johnson refuses the easy happy ending — Bluey's fight continues.
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