Somersault

Somersault is a 2004 Australian romantic drama film written and directed by Cate Shortland in her feature directorial debut. The film follows 16-year-old Heidi (Abbie Cornish), who runs away from her Canberra home after making an advance toward her mother's boyfriend, seeking connection and stability. She meets Joe (Sam Worthington), the emotionally reserved son of a local farmer, and begins a tentative relationship with him. The film explores themes of sexual awakening, emotional vulnerability, and personal identity, as Heidi navigates her fragile routine and relationships in the snowy mountain town of Jindabyne, New South Wales.