50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

A tender, bittersweet coming-of-age story that blends rural realism with flights of fantasy, capturing the awkwardness and longing of adolescence.

Directed by

Stewart Main

Genres

Drama

Starring

Andrew Paterson, Harriet Beattie, Jay Collins

Tagline

It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.

Overview

Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.

How it feels

Melancholic, whimsical, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, sexuality, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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