Project Detail

The Carer

Synopsis

Lisa, mid forties, has never truly left home. Stuck in an endless routine of cleaning and caring for her sick mother, today is tougher than most; she has missed the deadline on her final Masters assignment. Will she learn to establish necessary boundaries in her life before it’s too late?

Details

Year: 2021
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 16 min 37 sec
Director: Amrita Acharia
Producer: Lizzie Worsdell
Executive Producer: Lizzie Worsdell, Amrita Acharia, Jason Haigh Ellery, Kris Sadler
Editor: Louise Macgregor
Screenwriter: Georgia Fitch
Director of Photography: Claire Pie
Production Designer: Romanne Walker
Sound: Sam Mason
Composer: Peter Wood
Principal cast: Priyanga Burford, Ninette Finch, Vikash Bhai

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Eldub Films

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