DECEMBER 2024

A Collection of Brevities

Joey, a world-renowned pianist who retired suddenly at the height of his career, now lives a quiet life in Sydney with his young son and partner Claire, the sister of his former lover, Ben. Ten years after his last performance, a biographer is seeking to unravel the mystery of his abrupt exit from the world stage. Joey's mother, Alta, once an aspiring singer who sacrificed her own career to nurture Joey's talent, struggles to understand her son’s decision. Both mother and son pour their thoughts into diaries, grappling with their past and present, until Alta makes an unexpected trip to Australia, setting off a series of life-changing events.