Powerfully evocative, Of an Age is enhanced by the strong performances of the 2 main characters, Adam (Thom Green) and Kol (Elias Anton). Set mainly in suburban Melbourne Australia in the 1990s, the story revolves around Kol's and Adam's rescue of Ebony (Hattie Hook), Adam's younger sister on a hot morning of a dance competition. During the course of their efforts to reach Ebony, Adam and Kol come to know one another in Adam's car. In fact, a lot of this movie is in Adam's car with striking close-ups of the 2 main characters, which builds the sexual and emotional bond. After arriving in Altona to collect Ebony, they return to Adam's and Ebony's family home, having missed the deadline for the dance competition. Later in the day Adam and Kol cement their connection. The last part of the movie moves forward 10 years when Ebony is getting married and hers and the 2 main characters' lives intersect again. A lot has happened for each in the 10 years that has passed and the bonds have shifted. The cinematography in the movie is captivating and effective. The strong direction particularly of the 2 main characters in their many interactions is sensitive and intense. I walked away deeply affected by this Aussie movie. Highly recommended.
