‘A touchingly earnest piece about both the transition from adolescence to adulthood and the different ways that humans grieve.‘

‘Stubbornly Here is a genuine delight, a warm embrace of inventive filmmaking, creative storytelling, and a keen realisation of what friendship, hope, and the possibility of youth is.‘

‘Ultimately though, the essence of Stubbornly Here works as a playfully experimental hangout film. Aided by the use of local music, the home-grown film is an inspiring discovery of identity at the beginning of life and freedom and is well-worth a watch.‘

‘Nathan Di Giovanni, Cleo Meinck, and Jonathan Maddocks deliver world class, authentic and heartfelt performances, creating a strong on-screen chemistry. Combined with Stubbornly Here’s striking black-and-white cinematography, they bring a timeless charm to an unforgettable indie gem. With Stubbornly Here, Taylor Broadley has crafted a heartfelt and introspective film that explores universal themes of identity, fear, and the desire for freedom.‘