The Carer

Sunday / June 12, 2022 / 1:30pm

UK / 2021 / 17 min / Drama / English

Available Viewing Area: Canada-wide

Short Film Series: You Gotta Friend In Me (Dementia/Caregiving)

Screening Sponsor: Vytality at Home

SYNOPSIS

With moments of dark comedy and heart-breaking sadness, The Carer aims to give a raw insight into a daughter’s mental and physical breakdown under the demands of full-time care giving. Lisa is a woman in her forties who has never truly left home, as she is caring for her sick mother. Today is tougher than most; Lisa has missed the deadline on her final Masters assignment. Will she learn how to establish the necessary boundaries in her life before it’s too late?

CREDITS

Director(s):              Amrita Acharia

Writer(s):                 Georgia Fitch

Producer(s):            Lizzie Worsdell

Key Cast:                 Priyanga Burford, Vikash Bhai, Ninette Finch

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