Lou
Drama > 90 mins > HD > IN PRODUCTION
Rejected by her father, a young girl finds love through a dangerous game with her Alzheimic grandfather.
Just as suddenly as Lou’s father walked out of her life, her grandfather tangos in – bringing chaos to the council house Lou shares with her mother and sisters. Doyle, who has Alzheimer’s Disease, confuses 11-year-old Lou with his former wife. Lou plays along, using Doyle to gain power over her mother. But instead of power, Lou finds love.
Writer/Director Belinda Chayko
Producers Michael McMahon, Tony Ayres, Helen Bowden
Script Editor Tony Ayres
Cast John Hurt, Emily Barclay
Genre Drama
Target Audience Age 25+, Arthouse
Status Shoot early 2009; deliver late 2009
Finance Development - Australian Film Commission, NSW Film and Television Office
Production - Screen Australia, NSW Film and Television Office, Film Victoria, South Australian Film Commission, Matchbox Pictures
Sales and Distribution International Sales - Bankside Films, Australian distribution - Kojo Pictures