MILES BETWEEN US
The fractured lives of four families intersect over one fateful day sending them on a journey with catastrophic consequences.
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© 2026 Christopher Sampson
Inspired by Paul Thomas Anderson, Ben Lawrence and Xavier Dolan, I have always been drawn to exploring complex relationships and contemporary society through an introspective and intimate lens. Miles Between Us expands on my previous works, both in tone and characters, weaving together a rich tapestry of characters in search of happiness, forgiveness and purpose.
As in life, there are no heroes or villains... A dying author must confront his murderous past, a widowed mother must learn to move on, an adulterous wife must overcome her insecurities, an uncompromising politician must choose between career and family, and two young lovers deal with their failed relationship in opposing ways.
A complex web emerges as each character’s relationship with family, friends, and themselves begins to strain, unravel, and collide. Why do we hurt those we love? How do we overcome grief? Who are we beneath the surface? These universal questions take on deeply personal meaning.
Miles Between Us explores the invisible threads that connect us all, no matter our background, status, or sexuality. In our contemporary interconnected lives, it’s a reminder that the experiences we think divide us often reveal how deeply we are the same.
Writer's Statement
In Miles Between Us, the sinful pasts of six individuals are exposed as they are thrust into parallel experiences with catastrophic consequences. Deep thematic links bind stories together, culminating in a final moment that leaves lasting and tragic ripples in their lives. In this intimate Australian story, a looming thunderstorm serves as a thematic charge between interconnected stories of death, grief, love and loyalty.
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