When the truth behind a family myth is exposed a young boy finds the strength to stand up for himself in an unusual way.
Sparrow (2016)
Sparrow is the lyrical story of a small boy who believes he can fly. However, his life is overshadowed by the legend of his grandfather who died a hero in World War 2.
But one night he discovers the tale that his father so adamantly clings to, is a lie. His grandfather was a gay man who seeing the futility of war, deserted in protest when his lover was shot in the dugouts of Egypt. In unraveling the truth behind what happened, the boy discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in his world in an unexpected way.
KEY CREW
Director/Writer/Designer: Welby Ings
Producer: Robin Murphy
Director of Photography: Grant McKinnon
Art Director: Gary MacKay
Editor: Kerri Roggio
Costume Designer: Sara Beale
LEAD CAST
Jim: Merrick Rillstone
Gordon: Matthew Arbuckle
Stan: Paul Glover
Hemi: Tama Jarman
Commanding Officer: Geoff Houtman
Elderly Gordon: Arthur Ranford
Gordon’s wife: Tammy Lee
