Drown

"Get ready for a night out with the boys."

May 1 2015 Unrated 1h 33m
Drama, Romance, Sport

Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion, a legend in the cloistered surf club just like his father. When the younger, faster, and fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status starts to crumble. Then Len sees Phil arriving in the company of another man. Phil is gay.

Plot

In the cloistered world of competitive surf-lifesaving, an Australian hero is de-throned as the reigning champion by a younger, gay competitor. He embarks on a campaign of intimidation and bullying against the newcomer but is forced to confront his own repressed homoerotic desire. A booze-fueled night out brings jealousy, homophobic fear and unrequited lust to a tragic and shocking climax.

Written by

Stephen Davis, Dean Francis

Directed by

Dean Francis

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

JJ Splice Films

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,664
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA