Project Detail

Petals

Synopsis

First kiss. A moment repressed? The story is about a woman named Sim in her mid-twenties. Sim is happy with her life and has a good relationship with her girlfriend. Then, out of the blue she gets an unexpected call from her childhood love, Maya, who is now married.

Details

Year: 2005
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 9 mins 38 secs
Format: MiniDV
Director: Heena Trivedi
Producer: Niyi Akeju
Editor: Heena Trivedi
Screenwriter: Heena Trivedi
Director of Photography: Rory Moles
Sound: Jay T Kumar, Catalina Jimenez, Laylan Goh, Salim Rahim
Composer: Jay T Kumar
Principal cast: Deborah Chatterjee, Catherine Mobley, Deena Chetna Goldie, Tyrone Goldie

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Woman Director Asian Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Niyi Akeju

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