Salt Along the Tongue
“Forever a mother...even in death”
Synopsis
After her mother's unexpected passing, Mattia finds herself thrust into the care of her estranged aunt & her mother’s identical twin. As Mattia grapples with the loss of her mother, a treacherous secret begins to unfold, threatening her life. From beyond the grave, Mattia’s mother possesses her daughter in an attempt not only to protect her from the same fate that befell her but also to find reconciliation with her sister, using food as a gateway.
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Salt Along The Tongue (2026) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-15
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Dina Panozzo
Mina / Carol
Laneikka Denne
Mattia
Mayu Iwasaki
Yuma
Caroline Levien
Anika
Maria de Marco
Nonna Rosina
Liz Lin
Maggie
Olga Olshansky
Ola
Nicole Toum
Rana
Helen Vassiliadis
Helena
Violet Cavdarovski
Child Mina
Lulu Cavdarovski
Child Carol
Melissa Brattoni
Mina & Carol's Mum
Sophie Peppernell
Older Mina & Carol
Tayla Abbott
Outdoor Grocer
Rita Kara
Sonographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Parish Malfitano
- Screenplay & Story
- Parish Malfitano
- Original Score
- Ola Turkiewicz
- Original Title
- Salt Along the Tongue
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Fantasma Picture House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Parish Malfitano
Parish Malfitano
Ola Turkiewicz
Susan Lumsdon
Harrison Finch
Parish Malfitano, Daniel Pollock, Kristen Settinelli, Monique Placko
Department Leadership Roster
Parish Malfitano
Writer
Parish Malfitano
Producer
Parish Malfitano
Director
Daniel Pollock
Producer
Susan Lumsdon
Director of Photography
Thomas Muir
Production Design
Harrison Finch
Editor
Tess Torrisi
Costume Design
Kristen Settinelli
Producer
Victoria Arvanitakis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Along the Tongue
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What is Salt Along the Tongue about?
After her mother's unexpected passing, Mattia finds herself thrust into the care of her estranged aunt & her mother’s identical twin. As Mattia grapples with the loss of her mother, a treacherous secret begins to unfold, threatening her life. From beyond the grave, Mattia’s mother possesses her daughter in an attempt not only to protect her from the same fate that befell her but also to find reconciliation with her sister, using food as a gateway.
Who directed Salt Along the Tongue?
Salt Along the Tongue was directed by Parish Malfitano.
Who stars in Salt Along the Tongue?
The principal cast of Salt Along the Tongue includes Dina Panozzo, Laneikka Denne, Mayu Iwasaki, Caroline Levien, Maria de Marco.
When was Salt Along the Tongue released and how long is it?
Salt Along the Tongue was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Salt Along the Tongue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salt Along the Tongue was composed by Ola Turkiewicz.