The Writer
Infused with naturalistic dialogue and compelling performances, Romas Zabarauskas’ English-language debut is a meditation on the past and the capacity for change.
When Lithuanian-American author Kostas publishes a book inspired by his separation from former lover Dima, Dima turns up out of the blue to correct some facts. Decades since Kostas left Dima behind in newly-independent Lithuania to study in New York, they’d fallen in love while serving in the Soviet army. Their reunion soon becomes a verbal sparring match, as they confront their personal and political past, in this beautifully crafted two-hander.
Australian Premiere
“Mesmerising experience that engages and challenges viewers in equal measure”
— Universal Cinema
About The Writer
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Director
Romas Zabarauskas -
Writer
Romas Zabarauskas, Marc David Jacobs, Anastasia Sosunova, Artūras Tereškinas -
Cast
Bruce Ross Jamie Day -
Producer
Glenn Elliott Romas Zabarauskas Aidan Tumas -
Company Credits
Courtesy of: Naratyvas -
Program Strand
Narrative Feature
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