Dinner Expectations
When neurodiverse couple Sarah and Nick decide to try for a baby, they turn to their family for support. When their parents do not react how they hoped, Sarah and Nick must dig deep to discover if they have the strength to do it alone.
—— Festivals & Awards ——
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2024 (Australia); Inner West Film Festival 2025 (Australia); Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival 2025 (Australia)
Cast
Jana Castillo (Sarah) , Vitas Varnas (Nick) , John Batchelor (John) , Chris Haywood (Chris) , Karen Garnsey (Kathy)
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Producer
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Bus Stop Films Participants
Behnam Marashian, Benjamin Howard, Daisy Alexis, Emily Scerri-Rikkert, Gerard O'Dwyer, Harry Brown, Joni Campbell, Jordan Louie, Max Kneebone, Michael Walker, Nicole Jacobs, Sarah McCarthy, Steve Konstantopoulos
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
Australia
Studio
Bus Stop Films