Set during the nineteenth century, ‘The Canary’ follows the protagonist Florence, who, following the sinking of a transport vessel, is set adrift on the open ocean.

With little but a wooden lifeboat and caged canary beside her, Florence must find the strength to defy the social standards of her time; utilizing her own determination to endure the expansive ocean and to try to survive the hostile Australian wilderness.

An independent project filmed by only 4 people, ‘The Canary’ is a tale of persistence, self-exploration and self-acceptance, from both the characters and those who brought the film to life.