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"Djalbuyan Nahra," meaning little sister in the Dyirbal language, is a powerful and evocative drama, about a young Indigenous woman who is forcibly removed from her family, her culture, and her homeland. As she struggles to adapt to an unfamiliar and hostile environment, she clings to the precious memories of her past. Upon returning home years later, Nahra discovers that while she has changed, the unbreakable bond with her country, her waters, and her people remains, illuminating the invaluable lessons her mother once taught her. This deeply emotional story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the profound connection to one's roots.

Directors statement:

Following along the journey of our three little sisters returning home to us, we navigate this deeply personal story through the eyes of the family and community. A collaborative project that showcases the healing process of bringing this family back together again.

I wanted to create a film from my real-life story that blends my own and my little sister's experiences of when we were separated. After eight years away, our little sisters have now returned home, to live with us, surrounded by family. I wanted to touch on the impacts of being taken away from your country, your home, your people, and your culture. I wanted to celebrate this monumental moment in our family's story and bring light to the fact that our sisters are home. This film follows the story of Nahra, the eldest of my three little sisters. I believe there is a real need for us to listen to, and celebrate young Aboriginal women and their stories.


The film Djalbuyan Nahra is 5:40 minutes long and will be traveling the festival routes for the next year, so keep an eye out for a screening near you! Subscribe to keep up to date.

The project was funded by Regional Arts Australia.

Executive producers - Jahvis Loveday, Cine2481

Writers - Jahvis Loveday and Nahra Loveday
Director - Jahvis Loveday
Producer - Jahvis Loveday
Actress - Nahra Loveday
Director of Photography - Dylan Lalor
Music composer - Edan Agam Rom
Gaffer - Lorien Danger
Costume and Production design - Freya Maye Collins, Gracie Danger
First AC - Miro Salom
Sound - River Walker
BTS videographer - Edan Agam Rom
BTS photographers - Cailtan Penman, Meika
Editor - Jahvis Loveday
Sound design - Jahvis Loveday
Colorist - Marco Anastasio
Gear supplied by Cine2481


Special thanks to:
Lekiera Loveday, Nikea Loveday, Moana Thorne, Tane Thorne, Gindimae Baker, Shayde Assan, Kiaron Assan, Elijah Loveday, Ciara Costanza, Shearwater Steiner School, Byron Palace Cinema, Cine2481, Kim Tait, Marc Walker, Coedie McCarthy, Kiahma O'donovan, Temana Thorne, Nick Thorne and everyone else involved in the creation of this project.

Something Deadly Acknowledges the rightful owners of the land on which we produced this film, our brothers and sisters of the Bundjalung nation, our home. We pay our respects to all the elders who fought for us, our elders today who guide us, and thank them for continuing our culture.