Bassendream

Bassendream

2022 · 80 min · Drama

Tales of youth, friendship and family interweave in an eccentric portrait of suburban existence on the last day of the summer school holidays in 1990's Australia.

Directed by Tim Barretto · Written by Tim Barretto

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