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Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.


A young girl, Ingrid (Sabrina Dickens) has been abused and disowned by her guardians and social workers. As she tries to get her life organised through the new social worker, Ms Murray (Anu Hasan) and a new friend Jade (Brigid Shine), Ingrid tries to build up courage to speak to males her own age, tries to talk and deal with her mental health and abuse.

Sabrina Dickens
Ingrid
Brigid Shine
Jade

Anu Hasan
Ms Murray
Ruth Millar
Angeline

Fabien Ara
Dion
Tim Sanders
Magistrate

Jynine James
Magistrate

John Altman
Johnny

Jonathan Burteaux
Al

Carl Wharton
Gerry
Is This Now is a drama, mystery, romance film released in 2017 exploring themes of friendship, child abuse, trust. Directed by Joe Scott, it stars Sabrina Dickens, Brigid Shine, Anu Hasan. A young girl, Ingrid (Sabrina Dickens) has been abused and disowned by her guardians and social workers. As she tries to get her life organised through the new social worker, Ms Murray (Anu Hasan) and a new friend Jade (Brigid Shine), Ingrid tries to build up courage to speak to males her own age, tries to talk and deal with her mental health and abuse.
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