Kick

A gentle, earnest underdog story about a boy torn between two worlds, with a warm Australian glow and a satisfying stage finale.

Directed by

Lynda Heys

Genres

Drama

Starring

Russell Page, Rebecca Yates, Martin Henderson

Tagline

Sometimes you have to risk everything to follow your heart

Overview

A champion high school rugby player has a secret desire to be a ballet dancer, having spent 11 years in ballet school. Seizing an opportunity to audition for a local company's presentation of "Romeo and Juliet", he nonetheless fears what will happen to his reputation if the other kids in his school find out. Adding the practices to his already burgeoning schedule quickly starts to create problems with his friends, his teachers, his coach, his play director, and his ballet partner. Of course, it all comes together on the stage of the Sydney Opera House.

How it feels

Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, friendship

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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