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

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