Samson and Delilah

Set in a remote Aboriginal community near Alice Springs in Central Australia, the film portrays a harsh landscape where poverty and limited opportunities shape daily life. The story then follows Samson and Delilah as they flee to Alice Springs and roam near the Todd River, surviving under a bridge and navigating a rough urban environment. The community’s care, blame, and fragile support systems frame the choices the characters make.

🛢️ Addiction

Samson's petrol sniffing addiction drives much of the plot, shaping decisions and fueling destructive cycles. Delilah's involvement with petrol follows, escalating danger and conflict while testing trust. The struggle to break free is shown through relapse, moments of intervention, and the fragile hope that recovery is possible within a harsh social context.

💚 Care

Delilah's devotion to her frail grandmother and her protective stance toward Samson anchor the narrative. Their mutual care and stubborn resilience push them to seek a better path, even when the world around them is hostile. The film contrasts tenderness with violence, showing how empathy can emerge amid hardship. Art and family ties become small beacons of hope.

🏜️ Escape

Desperation drives Samson and Delilah to leave their community and survive on the streets of Alice Springs. Their journey exposes both peril and possibility, including Delilah's art and the gallery's cold indifference. Rehabilitation and rekindled connection with family offer a path toward renewal, ending on a note of fragile hope as Samson rediscovers himself through music and love.