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Sweet As

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In remote Pilbara country in Western Australia, troubled 16-year-old Indigenous girl, Murra, finds herself abandoned after an explosive incident with her drug-fueled mother. On the cusp of being lost in the 'Child Protection' system, an unusual lifeline is thrown her way by her uncle Ian, the local cop, in the form of a unique Photo Safari. Before Murra knows it, she is careening down a dusty highway with a minibus full of 'at risk' teens and two charismatic team leaders. Will this be the lifeline Murra needs or a catalyst for her demise?
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David Stratton The Australian 06/02/2023
3/5
The production of indigenous cinema in Australia seems to be very healthy at present, and though modest, Sweet As is an attractive and at times thought-provoking example of the genre. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 06/01/2023
4/5
It’s a coming-of-age story with predictable outcomes... but there’s something very persuasive about the way Murra gradually falls in love with the camera and the insights she gains from viewing the life around her through its lens. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 09/15/2023
4.5/5
Clerc and co-writer, veteran Australian actor Steve Rodgers have crafted an evocative, provocative drama that's up there with other classic Aussie tales of troubled youth like Walkabout and Samson & Delilah. Go to Full Review Nadine Whitney AWFJ.org 09/06/2023
Sweet As is a marvelous and sensitive film that extends its huge heart to most of the characters. Just as Clerc’s journey was a transformative one for her, Sweet As is a transformative journey for the audience. Go to Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground 07/22/2023
As set to all-Indigenous soundtrack, the film is happiest surveying, contemplating and being in the moment; like protagonist, like movie. Go to Full Review Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) 06/05/2023
4/5
The issues for at-risk youth are referenced but not not followed through in this inspiring and hopeful road trip through Australia's remote Pilbara region Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Les N @Vegas628 08/07/2025 Brilliant movie. Brilliant! See more .dksksm J @RT66149038 07/12/2025 The film is a 5/10. The direction is good, though the dialogue and some acting are not as applaudable. The themes and cinematography are displade well enough. Though the editing is just as good as the dialogue and some acting. See more Read all reviews
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Jub Clerc

Director

Shantae Barnes-Cowan

Murra

Tasma Walton

Mitch

Mark Coles Smith

Ian

Pedrea Jackson

Elvis

Carlos Sanson Jr.

Fernando

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Synopsis In remote Pilbara country in Western Australia, troubled 16-year-old Indigenous girl, Murra, finds herself abandoned after an explosive incident with her drug-fueled mother. On the cusp of being lost in the 'Child Protection' system, an unusual lifeline is thrown her way by her uncle Ian, the local cop, in the form of a unique Photo Safari. Before Murra knows it, she is careening down a dusty highway with a minibus full of 'at risk' teens and two charismatic team leaders. Will this be the lifeline Murra needs or a catalyst for her demise?
Director
Jub Clerc
Producer
Liz Kearney
Screenwriter
Jub Clerc, Steve Rodgers, Jub Clerc, Steve Rodgers
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
Arenamedia
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 15, 2025
Runtime
1h 27m
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