Puppy (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Kieran Galvin
Writer: Kieran Galvin
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Kieran Galvin, Melissa Beauford
Co-Producer: Karel Segers
Executive Producer: Alex Springer
Companies: All At Once
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance
Budget: A$1,000,000 (estimated).
Keywords
Keywords: acceptance, attempted rape, australia, dark comedy, death of dog, female nudity, infidelity, kidnapping, male frontal nudity, male full frontal nudity, male nudity, male pubic hair, male rear nudity, nudity, pregnancy, pubic hair, raped with an object, sister sister relationship, twisted love, woman sits on a toilet
Story
Down-on-her-luck swindler Liz attempts suicide but is rescued by lonely tow truck driver Aiden. Instead of rushing her to the hospital, Aiden takes Liz to his remote farmhouse, believing she is his wife who abandoned him years ago. Cut off from civilization and guarded by attack dogs, Liz must use her con artist skills to talk her way out of this hostage situation.
Summary
Puppy (2005) is a dark comedy-drama that blends elements of horror and romance. Directed by Kieran Galvin, the film follows the unusual relationship between its two protagonists, Liz, a sultry but desperate swindler, and Aiden, a lonely tow truck driver with delusions stemming from his past. Set in Australia, the story draws inspiration from films like Buffalo '66, Misery, Black Snake Moan, and Secretary, employing satire to explore themes of obsession, identity, and manipulation.
