Sweet Forty
Tensions rise at Anita's 40th birthday party when her teen daughter finds out she's gay before everyone else.Sweet Forty is a drama-comedy short film based on a true story, addressing the family relationships and an incredible journey of a 39-years-old closeted gay woman, on the lead up to her 40th birthday.
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Tensions rise at Anita's 40th birthday party when her teen daughter finds out she's gay before everyone else. Sweet Forty is a drama-comedy short film based on a true story, addressing the family relationships and an incredible journey of a 39-years-old closeted gay woman, on the lead up to her 40th birthday. Written and directed by Annlin Chao.
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- Budget
- $10,000
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- Release date
- Jul 2, 2023
- Runtime
- 0h 15m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
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