Try Hard
2026
8 min
English
Mira, a 24 year old university student tackles the pressures of Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) enacted by her peers at university whilst simultaneously trying to live up to the contrasting expectations of her immigrant parents. Unable to satisfy either side, Mira's internalises the conflict until it becomes too much to bear. With the support of her best friend Jess, Mira finally speaks up and regains her autonomy.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- SKAA productions
Keywords
- short film
- australian
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