Lime Parfait

On a hot day in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, Dani paints her Nanna's pergola before the house is auctioned. Co-written by and starring Hannah Camilleri (Jeanette is the Dog) and featuring the voice of Maltese actress Frida Cauchi (Luzzu, MIFF 2021), Lime Parfait explores intergenerational relationships and the reliability of memories.

Cast

Hannah Camilleri

as Dani

Mary Hayward

as Claudette

Matt Bailey

as Hardware Worker

Nat Harris

as Acquaintance

Hannah Camilleri

as Young Claudette

Sam Calafiore

as Young Charlie

Kate Camilleri

Mei Han

Frida Cauchi

as Claudette (voice)

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