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Far Apart

Far Apart

2021
Comedy Documentary
5 min
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In 2021, Australia (particularly the eastern states) was hit with a wave of COVID-19 cases that heavily affected many families, causing whole states to go into lockdown. This…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Max Guthrie
Starring
Max Guthrie / Liam Bragg / Dylan Bragg / Ryan Bragg / Michelle Bragg / Trevor Bragg / Sal Guthrie / Greg Guthrie

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The power of 'Far Apart' lies in its unpretentious examination of the human cost of the 2021 Australian lockdowns. By focusing on families, including those represented by Max Guthrie and the Bragg clan, the film excavates the emotional…

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Sebastian Thorne
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Far Apart' tackles the significant subject of pandemic-induced family separation with a straightforward approach. The film centres on the impact of the 2021 lockdowns across Australia’s eastern states, featuring individuals like Max Guthrie and the Bragg family. While…

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Penelope Ainsworth
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This short documentary, 'Far Apart', is a masterclass in empathetic storytelling. It distils the essence of Australia's 2021 lockdown experience into a deeply affecting family portrait. The performances are naturally delivered, imbuing the film with a profound sense…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Far Apart' offers a stark, unfiltered look at the domestic ramifications of Australia's 2021 lockdowns, particularly in the eastern states. The film’s strength lies in its directness, focusing on the everyday struggles families faced when confined and separated.…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Far Apart', the filmmakers present a poignant snapshot of Australian family life grappling with the unprecedented challenges of 2021's COVID-19 lockdowns. The documentary eschews grand pronouncements for quiet observation, allowing the emotional weight of separation to resonate.…

FAQs

'Far Apart' is a short documentary. Its purpose is to highlight the real-world impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on families throughout Australia, particularly focusing on the eastern states during the 2021 surge in cases. Unlike narrative films that rely on fictional stories and actors, documentaries typically present factual information and real people's experiences to explore a particular subject or issue, which is the case here.