Sadness
Sadness
1999, English. Directed by Tony Ayres.
Based on photographer William Yang's one man stage show, "Sadness" chronicles two diverging narratives through the use of slide photography, oral history and stylised recreation. One story follows Yang's pilgrimage into the heart of the North Queensland sugar cane fields as he investigates the murder of his uncle Fang Yuen. The other is a series of moving portraits of the many friends and lovers Yang has lost to AIDS. Director Tony Ayres skillfully weaves these two separate stories together creating a powerful testament to family, friends, love and loss. Cinematography by Tristan Milani. Narrated by William Yang.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 June 1999
- Country
- Australia
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Sadness runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
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Sadness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sadness?
If you liked Sadness, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Howard, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Sadness?
Sadness (1999) was directed by Tony Ayres and stars Linden Goh, William Yang.