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The Escape

The Escape

2023
Thriller
4 min
10 / 10
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'The Escape' takes place on a rural farm in Dunkeld. A young boy (Liam Stewart) arrives home with the goal of leaving his child hood home forever and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Liam Stewart
Starring
Liam Stewart / Peter stewart / Helena Stewart

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Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Exploring the fraught dynamics of a rural Australian family, 'The Escape' centres on a young boy’s plan to leave his abusive father. The narrative is straightforward, focusing on the critical moment when his departure is interrupted. Liam Stewart…

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Silas Croft
Mar 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in contained tension, 'The Escape' is a gripping portrayal of a young boy’s courageous stand against his abusive father. The film’s rural Australian setting is not merely a backdrop but a character in itself, amplifying the…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Escape' offers a concise, yet impactful, exploration of a child’s attempt to break free from an abusive home. The story’s simplicity is its strength, focusing intently on the moment of attempted departure and the immediate threat that…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a potent, character-driven drama that utilises its rural Australian setting to great effect. 'The Escape' plunges us into the heart of a young boy's desperate attempt to flee a life of abuse. Liam Stewart delivers a…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Set against the stark beauty of a Dunkeld farm, 'The Escape' presents a raw and unflinching look at a young boy's bid for freedom. Liam Stewart anchors the film with a performance that conveys both vulnerability and a…

FAQs

The emotional core of 'The Escape' resides in the protagonist's yearning for freedom and the immense bravery required to confront his abusive father and leave his childhood home behind. It’s a deeply personal struggle, amplified by the rural setting, that speaks to the universal desire for safety and a brighter future, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable familial obstacles.