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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous (2005)

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It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.

Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.

Cast & Crew

Director
Stewart Main
  • Profile picture of Michael Dorman
    Jamie Michael Dorman
  • Profile picture of Rima Te Wiata
    Evey Rima Te Wiata
  • Profile picture of George Mason
    Arch George Mason
  • Profile picture of Ross McKellar
    Matt Ross McKellar

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  • friendship
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  • new zealand
  • bullying
  • rugby
  • coming of age
  • growing up
  • male homosexuality
  • rural area
  • name calling
  • gender
  • childhood
  • lgbt
  • sexual awakening
  • outsider
  • fantasy world
  • farming community
  • exploring sexuality
  • kids
  • imaginary world
  • teenage angst
  • sexual discovery