Unacceptable

A tender, quietly powerful drama that moves between eras, carrying the weight of lived history and hard-won pride.

Directed by

Armin Džafić, Joel Stephen Fleming

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Lachlan Crane, Ruben Russo, Phoebe Tweddle

Tagline

A lifetime of sacrifice. A moment of pride.

Overview

A drama based on a true story that spans decades, exploring themes of love, friendship, courage, and societal change. The story begins in 1981 with Ted, a frail elderly man, reflecting on his life as he celebrates a landmark legal ruling with his nephew Simon, Simon’s partner Mark, and his lifelong friend Catherine. Flashbacks reveal Ted’s youth in 1940s Melbourne, where he stood up against homophobia and violence, forming a complex bond with Catherine and Leo.

How it feels

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

About

Love, identity, friendship, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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