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Short Film (Full Length) – 2004
2004 Cannes Film Festival
In Competition: Nominated for Palme d'Or for Best Short Film
2005 NZ Screen Awards
Best Short Film
Best Performance (Michael Lawrence)
Festivals include
2004 NZ Film Festival, 2004 Melbourne International Film Festival, 2004 Sao Paulo Film Festival (Brazil), 2004 Palm Springs Film Festival (United States)
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