Lou
Drama > 90 mins > 35mm > SEEKING FINANCE
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, Belinda Chayko
Script Editor Tony Ayres
Cast John Hurt
Genre Drama
Target Audience Age 25+, Arthouse
Status Shoot late 2008; deliver mid 2009
Finance Development - Australian Film Commission, NSW Film and Television Office
Sales and Distribution Currently seeking Australian and Worldwide distribution