IMDb 6.9 2020 HD

Dwarf Planet

Dwarf Planet

2020
Drama
8 min NR Australia
6.9 IMDB

A lonely, awkward teenager encounters a male sex worker on a morning in suburban Sydney. Based on the short story "Concealer" by Andy Boreham.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Adrian Chiarella
Starring
Alex Rowe / Jaxon Graham-Wilson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

introspective poignant awkward tender quiet vulnerable subtle observational melancholic character-driven understated realistic

Reviews

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Penelope Hayes
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

"Dwarf Planet" ventures into the quiet corners of suburban Sydney to explore an unusual connection. Alex Rowe embodies the awkwardness and isolation of his teenage character with impressive subtlety, making his brief encounter with Jaxon Graham-Wilson's character a…

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Samuel Croft
Apr 4, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Based on Andy Boreham's "Concealer," "Dwarf Planet" presents an encounter between a lonely teenager and a male sex worker in Sydney. Alex Rowe's portrayal of the awkward youth is earnest, though at times the film’s subdued pacing can…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This small Australian gem, "Dwarf Planet," shines a light on an unexpected meeting in suburban Sydney. Alex Rowe is remarkably nuanced as a shy teenager, his performance capturing an authentic vulnerability. Jaxon Graham-Wilson brings a compelling presence to…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

"Dwarf Planet" offers a brief, yet potent, snapshot of an encounter in Sydney's suburbs. Alex Rowe imbues his awkward teenage protagonist with a palpable sense of isolation, making his interaction with Jaxon Graham-Wilson's character all the more significant.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Alex Rowe delivers a quietly compelling performance as a withdrawn teenager navigating the complexities of suburban Sydney. His encounter with Jaxon Graham-Wilson's character, a male sex worker, forms the delicate core of "Dwarf Planet." The film, based on…

FAQs

The central themes in "Dwarf Planet" appear to revolve around loneliness and social awkwardness, particularly as experienced by its teenage protagonist. The encounter with a male sex worker introduces elements of unexpected connection and perhaps the exploration of different facets of human interaction and vulnerability. It’s a narrative that seems poised to examine the quiet, often overlooked moments that can have significant emotional resonance.