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The Competition

2014 · 102 min

A gentle, tuneful small-town drama that coasts on charm and music rather than conflict.

Directed by
Simon Weaving
Overview
Steffie Waters has lived her whole life in a small and strangely musical country town, brought up by her grandmother Maria. Steffie would love to get to the city but is held back by loyalty to her boyfriend Mike and best friend Allie. But when Sebastian Johnson and Kev Plummer, two ageing judges from a struggling reality TV show, arrive in town to run a music competition, Steffie has to make tough decisions. As the week unfolds, Sebastian - Maria's old flame - is confronted with the consequences of his past, and he and Steffie must both work out what is truly important in life. Featuring a superb soundtrack, The Competition is a warm-hearted story of what it really takes to follow your dreams.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Music, ambition, family, love
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour4
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Directed by
    Simon Weaving
    Starring
    Leah Baulch, Dallas Bland
    Runtime
    102 min
    Country
    Australia
    Languages
    English

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