Babyteeth

Stories of adolescence are some of the hardest to tell on screen in new and interesting ways, and the added complexities of terminal illness and a morally questionable teen romance that 'Babyteeth' adds to this makes the film feel like a miracle in how well it pulls almost every element off. Its cast and crew are at the top of their game, resulting in a film that's just as heartbreaking as any other teen cancer film, but elevated through a humour and cynicism, as well as incredible performances, assuring it won't be forgotten any time soon.

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Her parents (Ben Mendelssohn and Essie Davis) arent best pleased when their terminally ill daughter Milla (Eliza Scanlen) hooks up with deadbeat Moses (Toby Wallace). She is smitten with this older lad, but their concerns would seem to be borne out when he is caught trying to steal from this familys extensive supply of prescription medication. Pretty swiftly, though, they realise that her routine life of medication and mollycoddling isnt helping anyones mental health, so her psychiatrist dad invites Moses to move in with them and he agrees to prescribe as required to suit. Mum is also no stranger to anti-depressant and calming doses and so with everyone treading on psychological and chemical eggshells, this drama plays out with a certain in...