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.
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
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