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Starting From Now (2014)
"Starting From Now" is a lesbian web series that explores the lives of four inner-Sydney women as they struggle to work out who they are, find a place where they belong, and maybe even find someone to love along the way. After building an international viral following across the first three seasons and reaching 20 million views in less than two years on YouTube, seasons 4 and 5 were acquired for broadcast television and screened on SBS2 in March, 2016.
Writing:
- Julie Kalceff
Release Date:
Tue, Mar 11, 2014
Country: AU
Language: En
Runtime: 10
Country: AU
Language: En
Runtime: 10
Sarah de Possesse
Stephanie "Steph" Fraser
Rosie Lourde
Darcy "Darc" Peters
Lauren Orrell
Kristen Sheriden
Bianca Bradey
Emily "Em" Rochford
Season 5:
Darcy is struggling to come to terms with her past but refuses to admit it. Steph's rejection of Emily reopens old wounds and Kristen and Rachel go out on their first date.
Darcy's inability to deal with her past intensifies and she lashes out at Steph. Kristen feels the sting of rejection and a visit from Emily's father prompts her to make a decision about her future.
Steph reaches out to Emily but is met with resistance while Kristen seeks solace in old habits. Darcy feels a renewed sense of hope but can't hold onto it.
Kristen suffers a further setback while Darcy takes steps towards dealing with her past. Steph and Emily both receive words of advice from unlikely sources.
Steph makes one final attempt to win back Emily. Kristen admits she needs help and Darcy finds the courage to confront some of the demons from her past.
Darcy finds the strength to tell Emily the truth about why Steph allowed her to stay. Kristen's relationship with Rachel strengthens and Emily realizes she needs to make a choice about her future with Steph before it's too late.