E and Trish
All About E (2015), is a lesbian film, set in Sydney, Australia and the outback of NSW and tells the story of Elmira and Trish who despite their love for each other are divided by values, loyalties and maturity.E and Trish initially happy together in their relationship |
E short for Elmira is a talented musician with a Lebanese ethnic background who surprises her partner Trish when she forsakes the clarinet to become a DJ in a nightclub. Elmira then lies to her mother about the nature of her relationship with Trish leaving Trish reeling. When Trish calls her out on her lack of courage to come out to her family they argue and separate
E and Trish argue about E's unwillingness to come out |
Several days later Trish calls into their flat to find Elmira in bed with someone else. Trish handles this scene with dignity leaving with the parting shot that "it's only been three days" and their relationship "must have been really special."
Trish catches E cheating. The relationship "must have been really special" |
Fast forward a year in the future Elmira is still working as a DJ in the nightclub overseen by the bigoted and unforgiving Johnny. She has a lot of meaningless liaisons with women but nothing can erase the memory of Trish from her mind.
E as DJ dressed as a matador |
When Elmira and gay pal Matt inadvertently find a stash of cash belonging to Johnny they end up on the run and arrive unannounced at Trish's sheep station in the hope that Trish will put them up. Trish takes them in for a few days but demands after that they move on with their "damn money."
E and gay pal Matt take a road trip and end up at Trish's place |
Mandahla Rose as E mending fences |
Julia Billington as Trish can handle herself including driving the tractor |
As the days pass Elmira and Trish reconnect and even spend a night together making love. In the morning though their differences reemerge and it looks like the distance between them is too great.
E and Trish's intimate reconnection |
Then Johnny shows up unexpectedly and the group hide out in an old farm building thinking they will be safe from him there. However Johnny tracks them down and he and E have a show down where Elmira holds a gun to his head when he threatens Trish with a knife.
E says "hurt Trish and I'll blow your brains out" |
Elmira threatens to kill Johnny if he hurts Trish and Johnny backs down thus providing the opportunity for them to make a run for it. Fortunately Trish has arranged for her friend Bev to fly Elmira and Matt to safety and she shows up just in the knick of time.
E and Trish get their happy ending, "I only want to be with you." |
Throughout the film Matt makes reference to Elmira's selfishness. At the end, however, we see her rescue Trish's dog and give the money back to Johnny thus proving that through this experience she has changed. She tells Trish she doesn't want the money after all and all she has ever wanted is to be with her.
E and Trish who are in love cuddle in the All About E (2015) movie |
All About E has some plot twists that don't stand up to too much scrutiny. The acting is at times forced however Mandahla Rose who plays Elmira is endearing. Julie Billington (Starting from Now) as Trish with her steady pragmatic approach to life provides a rudder for the movie. Matt also gives a winning performance as Elmira's gay friend and confidente even if his Irish accent is not always true.
Matt says "It seems to me you're in with a chance if you don't blow it." |
As a lesbian movie All About E is a watchable film with some very relevant lesbian interest themes and a happy ending even if it does get a bit bogged down here and there in the telling. It has some magical moments and strong scenes between Trish and Elmira. The lengthy love scene is particularly well choreographed and not to be missed.
E and Trish share the love of music in this intimate moment |
Read more about All About E (2015) movie on IMDb
Mandahla Rose as Elmira (aka E)
Julia Billington as Trish
Country of Origin: Australia
Genre: Drama / Romance
Language: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Runtime: 1.56 minute Official Trailer. Full feature 96 mins
Year of Release: 2015
Director: Louise Wadley
Screenplay: Louise Wadley
Favorite Quote
Be radical try thinking about someone else except yourself for once.
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