The Little Death (2014)

The secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney reveal both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them.

Director:

Josh Lawson

Writer:

Josh Lawson

Stars:

Bojana Novakovic, Josh Lawson, Damon Herriman

2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bojana Novakovic	...	Maeve
Josh Lawson	...	Paul
Damon Herriman	...	Dan
Kate Mulvany	...	Evie
Kate Box	...	Rowena
Patrick Brammall	...	Richard
Alan Dukes	...	Phil
Lisa McCune	...	Maureen
Erin James	...	Monica
T.J. Power	...	Sam (as TJ Power)
Kim Gyngell	...	Steve
Lachy Hulme	...	Kim
Paul Gleeson	...	Counselor
Nell	...	Roxy the Dog
Zoe Carides	...	Dr. Barnes

Storyline

The Little Death is a truly original comedy about sex, love, relationships and taboo. In a multi story narrative, we peer behind the closed doors of a seemingly normal suburban street. A woman with a dangerous fantasy and her partners struggle to please her. A man who begins an affair with his own wife without her knowing anything about it. A couple struggling to keep things together after a sexual experiment spins out of control. A woman who can only find pleasure in her husband's pain. A call centre operator caught in the middle of a dirty and chaotic phone call. And the distractingly charming new neighbour who connects them all. The little Death explores why do we want what we want? How far will we go to get it? What are the consequences of that fleeting moment of sexual ecstasy?

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Plot Keywords:

sexual role playing | rape fantasy | sexual exploration | sexual fetish | sex comedy | 

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Taglines:

A comedy about sex

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Josh Lawson said in an interview that he "wanted the last 20 minutes to feel like almost a sexual experience, so that the audience nearly orgasms at the climax and they walk away needing a cigarette and a cold shower".

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Quotes

Steve: [to Maeve, Paul and Dan respectively in 3 different scenes] I am required by federal law to inform you that I am a convicted sex offender.

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Crazy Credits

Diagrams from medical/ anatomical text and sexual guides appear behind the initial section of the credits.

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Connections

References Philadelphia (1993)

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Soundtracks

Just Like a Woman Should
Performed by Kylie Auldist
Written & Produced by Michael Yezerski
Published by Control (APRA)
Vocal Engineer: Graeme Pogson

User Reviews

Best Aussie Comedy since The Castle

Finally...

With The Little Death I feel like we've finally turned a corner with Australian films - especially comedies. Writer/Director Josh Lawson has put together a brilliantly funny, original film that needs to be seen.

The Little Death examines several suburban Austalian couples' and how their sex lives and fantasies affect their relationships. As Josh's character Paul mentions in a scene, "Whatever happened to good old, run of the mill sex? People have to complicate it with all this kinky stuff".

Each couple have a fascinating, hilarious, heart-warming story that never seems over the top. This movie is laugh-out-loud hilarious, and I can't remember the last time we got that in an Australian comedy. Do yourself a favour - do not miss this movie!!!

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Australian Sign Language

Release Date:

26 June 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Little Death

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,118, 28 June 2015

Gross USA:

$18,238

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$601,162

Company Credits

Production Co:

Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, See Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1