Dependent

DIRECTOR

Joseph Chebatte

RUN TIME

14 minutes

LANGUAGE

English

YEAR

2025

Country

Australia

Genre

Local, Short

Cast

Julian Maroun, Luke Maroun

Classification

Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult

Synopsis

Set in present-day Western Sydney, Dependent centres on Julian, a dedicated carer, who’s grappling with his own physical limitations and emotional strain while caring for his younger brother Luke, who has Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. As Julian faces a testing medical diagnosis, the weight of responsibility begins to overwhelm him. Amidst their daily routines, the brothers’ bond is tested, especially when news of conflict in the Middle East hits close to home.

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