

After a young girl witnesses a violent crime, she summons an imaginary dragon to help process her anger and protect her on her journey into womanhood.
Cinematography
Del Kathryn Barton's visual artist eye—every frame drips with symbolic detail.
Acting
Julia Savage carries impossible weight with feral, magnetic presence.
Practical Effects
The dragon puppet—tangible, imperfect, perfect for the story.

Director
Del Kathryn Barton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Del Kathryn Barton is primarily a visual artist—this was her directorial debut, and she hand-drew the dragon animations herself.
The film sparked debate in Australia about its unflinching portrayal of male violence and whether its surreal elements undermined or amplified the #MeToo themes.