Sons of...
1985 · 31 min · Drama
Justin, a young gay man is on a break from film school, struggling to come to terms with his father’s violent opposition to his sexual orientation.
Directed by Tony Ayres
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Paul McDermott Singer - B Ben Grieve Justin Bennet
- P Peter Murphy Tom Butler
- E Elizabeth Patterson Annie Brereton
- B Bill Lensky Father (in Super 8)
- D Dianna Wells Waitress
- J John Hannon Man in Cafe
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