Sweet As
In remote Pilbara country in Western Australia, troubled 16 year old Indigenous girl, Murra, finds herself abandoned after an explosive incident with her mother. On the cusp of being lost in the child protection system, an unusual lifeline is thrown her way by her Uncle Ian, the local cop, in the form of a unique photo safari. Before Murra knows it, she is careening down a dusty highway with a minibus full of at-risk teens and two charismatic team leaders. Will this be the lifeline Murra needs or the catalyst for her demise?
Director Jub Clerc brings her own heartfelt story to the screen, inspiring audiences with a fearless tale of self-discovery and resilience. Led by an exceptional cast, including Shantae Barnes-Cowan, Tasma Walton, Carlos Sanson Jr., Mark Coles Smith, Ngaire Pigram, Pedrea Jackson, Mikayla Levy and Andrew Wallace.Sweet As is an uplifting coming-of-age road movie about unconventional friendships, first crushes and finding who you are on the road less travelled.