Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2020)

The fight for a simple love story... that will never be simple.

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School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.

Director: Monica Zanetti
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Chapman
Cinematography: Calum Stewart
Editing: Nicole Thorn
Production: Cobbstar, Bohemia Media
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $12,841
Original Language: en

Themes

Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle

Keywords

coming out, self-discovery, aunt niece relationship, family secrets, coming of age, prom, detention, lgbt, lgbt teen, woman director, motivational video, mother daughter relationship, high school crush, civil rights movement

Trailer

Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) Trailer
More Films by Director: Monica Zanetti
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) about?
School captain Ellie is seriously crushing on her rebellious classmate Abbie. Determined to ask her first love to the year 12 formal, Ellie devises a plan to go public with the invitation but before she can go through with it, her dead aunt Tara reappears from beyond the grave. Believing she's been brought back from the dead to be Ellie's fairy godmother, Tara dishes out unwanted dating advice based on her life as an out lesbian in the '80s.
Who directed Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) was directed by Monica Zanetti.
Who stars in Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) stars Marta Dusseldorp, Zoe Terakes, Sophie Hawkshaw, Julia Billington, Rachel House, Bridie Connell.
How long is Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) is a Comedy, Romance film.
How much did Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) gross?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) grossed $12,841 worldwide.
Where was Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) produced?
Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) was produced in Australia, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt)?
The themes of Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) include: Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.