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Dating Violet

Dating Violet

2022
Drama
12 min NR Australia
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When Violet gets dumped by her boyfriend, and dumped again in the surf, Violet feels dumped by life. She gets through her first break-up with the help of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Holly Trenaman
Starring
Pearl Herbert / Patrick Jhanur / Ben O'Connell / Anita Loughhead

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartbreak healing relatable introspective poignant gentle authentic vulnerable emotional melancholic resilient therapeutic

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Dating Violet', Pearl Herbert embodies the confusion and pain of a young woman reeling from a double dose of romantic rejection. The film's central metaphor, likening young love to the tides, is a thoughtful touch, though its…

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Oliver Finch
Mar 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Pearl Herbert shines in 'Dating Violet', offering a deeply authentic performance that grounds the film's poignant exploration of first love and devastating loss. The directorial vision, inferred from the narrative's handling of Violet's emotional arc, appears sensitive and…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Dating Violet' presents a familiar narrative of heartbreak with a refreshing emphasis on the healing properties of nature. Pearl Herbert’s portrayal of Violet is commendable, conveying a sense of quiet desolation and eventual fortitude. The film’s tone is…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The strength of 'Dating Violet' lies in its evocative portrayal of emotional recovery, with Pearl Herbert delivering a nuanced performance as Violet. The directorial approach, though not explicitly detailed, seems to favour a naturalistic tone, allowing the narrative's…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Pearl Herbert anchors 'Dating Violet' with a performance that captures the raw vulnerability of a first heartbreak. The film uses the metaphor of the surf effectively, illustrating the unpredictable nature of young love and the cathartic power of…

FAQs

Based on the plot summary, 'Dating Violet' appears to lean towards a dramatic exploration of a young woman's emotional recovery from heartbreak. The description of Violet feeling 'dumped by life' and learning about young love being 'like the tides - high and low' suggests a focus on introspection and emotional processing rather than overt comedic elements. While moments of levity might exist, the core narrative seems rooted in relatable, albeit poignant, experiences of loss and resilience.