Australia / Aug 06, 2026 / Melbourne International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When Jake, a 26-year-old transman introvert, is mistaken by his estranged and dying father for his cis alpha twin brother, Sam, the opportunity to be 'one of the boys' and be easily accepted by his father derails his drive to self-actualise until the weight of the lie becomes heavier than his need for the truth.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mia Morrissey | Alice |
| Patrick Livesey | Austin |
| Emma Annand | Jessica |
| Grace O'Sullivan | Megan |
| William Freeman | Steve |
| Michael Logo | Angus |
| Quin Ellery | Ryan |
| Jarid Kennedy | Bartender Dan |
| Sunny S. Walia | Paul |
| Luna Montgomery | Young Jake |
| Tanner Hinton | Young Sam |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sweet Milk Lake |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Australia |
| Status | Post Production |
| Production companies | Film Camp |
| Release date | 6 agosto 2026 |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lourde, Deanne Weir, Liz Kearney, Michele Turnure-Salleo, Robert Connolly |
| Production | Harvey Zielinski, Philippa Campey, Molly O'Connor |
| Writer | Harvey Zielinski, Adrian Chiarella |
| Casting | Jane Norris |
| Editing | Maria Papoutsis |
| Cinematography | Michael Lincoln |
| Assistant directors | Harvey Zielinski |
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| Camera operators | Michael Lincoln |
| Additional photography | Michael Lincoln |
| Music | Chiara Costanza |
| Sound | Chiara Costanza |
Release dates
Premiere
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