Skin Deep

Skin Deep is an interesting Australian film. Two women - strangers - spend a day and night together. I didn't know either actor but both were good. It's a short film but gives you a glimpse into each woman. Both have serious issues to deal with. Their chance meeting helps them both.

I stumbled on this one as I was a fan of Netflix's series "Sisters". While this is clearly everyone's first feature I thought it was really well done, great writing and directing. Will keep following these filmmakers to see what they do next!

Skin Deep (2015) is a another great Australian film. I was very lucky to come across its video when I was randomly browsing the YouTube. The film is a very straightforward way of telling a story that can happen to anyone: that of at the drop of a hat (actually, after a small incident), connecting with a stranger at a street. Both, Monica Zanetti and Zara Zoe are very good at their roles and their acting seems very natural and convincing. I do not recall reading anything or listening comments about this film, which is kind of weird, considering how interesting and good the acting, script and direction are. The acting of Monica Zanetti in this movie reminded me that of Toni Collette in Muriel´s wedding.

This movie is a slow starter. You may even say what's the point where is it going as the two lead characters meander through life and the inevitable meeting. Even then it just goes on like a Summer's afternoon until finally it is evening and everything starts to come together. When it is all said and done, you will want more, you will have fallen in love with two beautiful, flawed, hurting but wonderful characters. There is a tremendous sense of peace as the possibilities as growth become visible shoots and it is figuratively Spring again.

Will any of it last? Where do we get guarantees? Is the ending a satisfactory outgrowth of the narrative? Most definitely. Take a chance, there is a reward waiting.

Was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. Simple storytelling - obviously low budget, but the script is great. They did a lot with what they had.