Careless
“Growing old never cost so much”
Synopsis
When director Sue Thomson’s 89-year-old mum, Margaret, begins to need additional help with day-to-day life, they face a decision that most families will encounter: whether to consider a residential aged-care facility; and, if so, how to find a suitable one amid a sector with a reputation for neglect and mistreatment. Margaret’s story becomes a springboard for an investigation of the political history of aged care in Australia, marred by a 40-year bipartisan privatisation agenda. As we hear from advocates, journalists and senior citizens who have experienced the system, a group of schoolkids discuss the situation we’ve reached with aged care and where we need to go from here – and of what they, and we, can expect in the future.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Farrington-Williams, Sue Thomson
- Original Score
- Mark D'Angelo
- Original Title
- Careless
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Backlot Films, MIFF Premiere Fund, Shark Island Foundation, b00mdone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Thomson
Adam Farrington-Williams, Sue Thomson
Mark D'Angelo
Ben Bryan
Uri Mizrahi
Lola Nankervis, Adam Farrington-Williams, Sue Thomson
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Thomson
Director
Lola Nankervis
Producer
Adam Farrington-Williams
Producer
Sue Thomson
Producer
Adam Farrington-Williams
Writer
Sue Thomson
Writer
Ben Bryan
Director of Photography
Mark D'Angelo
Original Music Composer
Uri Mizrahi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Careless.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Careless
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What is Careless about?
When director Sue Thomson’s 89-year-old mum, Margaret, begins to need additional help with day-to-day life, they face a decision that most families will encounter: whether to consider a residential aged-care facility; and, if so, how to find a suitable one amid a sector with a reputation for neglect and mistreatment. Margaret’s story becomes a springboard for an investigation of the political history of aged care in Australia, marred by a 40-year bipartisan privatisation agenda. As we hear from advocates, journalists and senior citizens who have experienced the system, a group of schoolkids discuss the situation we’ve reached with aged care and where we need to go from here – and of what they, and we, can expect in the future.
Who directed Careless?
Careless was directed by Sue Thomson.
Who stars in Careless?
The principal cast of Careless includes Margaret Thomson, Olivia Cornwell, Jane Cornwell, Sarah Holland-Batt, Beverly.
When was Careless released and how long is it?
Careless was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Careless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Careless was composed by Mark D'Angelo.