Sparrow

BLOCK B | SATURDAY | SHORT 15 min |

Sparrow is the lyrical story of a small boy who believes he can fly. However, his life is overshadowed by the legend of his grandfather who died a hero in World War Two. One night he discovers the tale that his father so adamantly clings to, is a lie. His grandfather was a gay man, who seeing the futility of war, deserted in protest when his lover was shot in the dugouts of Egypt. In unravelling the truth behind what happened, the boy discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in his world, in an unexpected way.

• Welby Ings

  Director

• Welby Ings

  Writer

• Robin Murphy

  Producer

• Merrick Rillstone

  Key Cast

  “Jim”

• Matthew Arbuckle

  Key Cast

  “Gordon”

• Paul Glover

  Key Cast

  “Stan”

• Tama Jarman

  Key Cast

  “Hemi”

• Geoff Houtman

  Key Cast

  “Commanding Officer ”

• Arthur Ranford

  Key Cast

  “Elderly Gordon”

• Tammy Lee

  Key Cast

  “Gordon's wife”