More Beautiful for Having Been Broken

Had the privilege of attending the screening of this film at the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival with Nicole in attendance, Q&A afterwards. This is not a typical Nicole Conn film although the story hits you like a bolt of lightning. A special needs young chap who views the world through his own lense brings all the charters together. Incorporating dance in the coming together of the two main characters was hypnotic. This film is not just directed at a lesbian audience but anyone over 15 years of age who has a soul and understanding of connecting with fellow humans regardless of their circumstances.

This is a beautiful & meaningful film with totally amazing performances by all, especially by the leads - Kayla Radomski (Samantha), Zoe Ventoura (McKenzie) and Cale Ferrin (Freddie). The acting was outstanding and the dance sequences were captivating as well as heartwarming. Such an outstanding movie all the way around!

Freddie (portrayed by Cale Ferrin) steals the show. A beautiful story about acceptance, openness, love, strength, perspective, and resilience. A truly feel-good movie.

The push and the pull in this story had me riding all the emotion. At the first moment, the intrigue caught me and I was all in. From epically sweeping cinematography, to vignettes that give space permitting the viewer to catch their breath and allow moments to sink in, I loved the dance. The threads of honest, unabashed sense from such an innocent young soul and the unsettling, painful moments that rip from a character's past crystallize an impactful poignancy the creators gently weave for the viewers to discover. This movie portrays resilience, compassion and a universal drive to love in a touching, warm plea to the viewer. The end credits show how personal a work this is for Nicole Conn. Like a gift, she shows us a bare, intimate revelation normally reserved to only a precious trusted few. It is Magnificent. The cast =>amazing.

Wow this film took my breath away. Fantastic cinematography and Nicole used her life experience to produce her vision with such creativity. I am a big big fan of Zoè Ventura who plays Mckenzie and the chemistry between her and Kayla Radomski who plays Samantha is truly beautiful. I have so much praise for Cale Ferrin who plays Freddie; what a star. I found all the characters brought this film together. The love scene between McKenzie and Samantha which is only part of the film in the Director's cut was beautifully sensual and breathtaking. Well done Nicole and everyone involved in this project; what an outstanding result.