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Sarsaparilla

2026 · 7 min

A playful, warm-hearted short that turns a western standoff into a joyful dance, leaving you smiling.

Directed by
Andrew Kavanagh
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Overview
A lawman's relentless pursuit of his criminal adversary takes an unexpected turn when their showdown reveals a shared passion for country dance. Created by Bus Stop Films, which uses filmmaking to raise the profile of people living with disability.
How it feels
Whimsical, warm, light and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Friendship, identity, survival
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Andrew Kavanagh
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour6
Realism6
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
drama, comedy
Directed by
Andrew Kavanagh
Written by
Andrew Kavanagh
Starring
Ethan Symon, Mathew Shanounda, John Stretton
Cinematography
Amy Dellar
Runtime
7 min
Country
Australia
Languages
English

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