Bring Her Back

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  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 104 minutes Subject to change
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Australia | 2025 | English | Horror | MA 15+

Acclaimed Australian directing duo Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou follow their breakout hit Talk To Me with a sinister tale of domestic and occult horror. In the wake of a family tragedy, siblings Andy and Piper are sent to live with their new Foster mother, Laura (Sally Hawkins), and a troubled orphan, Oliver. But as their new caretaker's sunny disposition begins to crack and the siblings unravel the truth about Oliver's disturbing behaviour, they're forced to contend with a terrifying ritual that puts their own bond to the test.

Bring Her Back continues the momentum for Danny and Michael Philippou, emerging as one of the year’s dominant contenders with 16 AACTA Award nominations. The film is nominated across major categories, including Best Film, Best Lead Actress for Sally Hawkins, and three supporting acting nominations (Jonah Wren Phillips, Sally-Anne Upton, Sora Wong). It also collects nominations across direction, editing, cinematography, sound and casting, cementing its status as a leading force in this year’s feature competition.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

A chilling and wince-inducing occult horror with a sensationally unhinged performance from Sally Hawkins.

Little White Lies

Cast and credits

Director Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Producer Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings
Writer Danny Philippou, Bill Hinzman

Cast 
Sally Hawkins
Sora Wong
Billy Barratt
Stephen Phillips
Sally-Anne Upton

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Attending this event

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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