Lunar Sway

In this offbeat comedy, a bi guy in a desert town receives a surprise visit from his con-artist birth mother, with chaos ensuing.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Nick Butler

  • With

    Noah Parker, Liza Weil, Douglas Smith

  • Canada 2026. 98min

  • Courtesy of

    alief

  • Language

    English

Access screenings

Wednesday 25 March 16:00
Relaxed screening

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Introduction

Mooncrest is a small town of Lynchian proportions. It’s home to Cliff, who is green, a little jaded, yet desperate for love and adventure. When the prickly, charismatic Marg turns up out of the blue, claiming to be his mother, Cliff is drawn into her world of dubious choices in the hope of excitement and a sense of belonging. Nick Butler’s film is a low-fi delight.

Zorian Clayton

Content advice

Contains scenes of nudity and sex.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

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