Choir Girl (2019)

Eugene, a lonely photographer, becomes fixated on a young street prostitute, Josephine, in his rundown neighborhood. She becomes his muse and his photographs could be a way out for both of them - yet is Eugene saving Josephine or is he using her?

Director:

John Fraser

Writer:

John Fraser

Stars:

Peter Flaherty, Krista Vendy, Jack Campbell

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Flaherty	...	Eugene
Krista Vendy	...	Polly
Jack Campbell	...	Daddy
Sarah Timm	...	Josephine
Andy McPhee	...	Mikhail
Roger Ward	...	William Millard
Kym Valentine	...	Caroline Doyle
Lee Mason	...	Julius
Jillian Murray	...	Anne
Suzy Markovski	...	Nurse Audrey
Karl Beck	...	Samoan
John McCullough	...	Uncle Dan
Albert Goikhman	...	Doctor
Jessica Miller	...	Caitlin
Jamie Wilson	...	Sick Trick

Storyline

Set in the mid-90's, it is a dark and brutal story about Eugene, an outcast photographer who becomes obsessed with protecting underage prostitute Josephine. She has escaped a war-torn country only to be trapped in the illegal sex trade by corruption and a powerful underworld criminal named Daddy. For Eugene, Josephine represents a symbol of purity in the darkness - when he takes her photograph there is something captivating about her and she quickly becomes his muse. When a jaded but calculating assistant at an arts magazine, Polly, shows interest in Eugene's photos it could be a way out of the sex trade for Josephine, out of obscurity and rejection for Eugene, and out of a hopeless life for both. But Daddy won't let go of Josephine and crossing the powerful pimp means danger and death. How far will Eugene go for recognition and a chance to achieve his dream? Is Eugene saving Josephine? Or is he using her?

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Plot Keywords:

underage prostitute | 

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

Cringy Acting

Cringworthy acting. None of the characters were likable. The story and the decisions made by the characters are illogical.

But the B/W cinematography was decent. Unfortunately, the film in whole fails for me.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Website

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 2019 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Choir Girl

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Golden Gate Productions, Nexus Production Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Black and White