The story felt authentic in its depiction of relationships. The characters have these subtle, quirky qualities that really hit home for anyone who has ever been in a relationship — which is pretty much everyone.

The Caterpillar Wish is a movie described by star Susie Porter in terms she seems to think might work against it. 'It's another low budget film set in an Australian coastal town,' she explains. 'Journalists might say 'Christ, not another one.'

Despite needing stronger dramatic markers to tell you what was going on, there's an escalating sense of desperation and despair and some great performances to carry it, particular the always-wonderful Aden Young, who doesn't get nearly enough screen time as the smooth, lizard-like Angus.