A decade later, Celeste, now ready to make a final comeback, seeks the assistance of her stepson, Jack, played by Thomas Cocquerel.

As the film progresses, Celeste delves into the bohemian world of opera, providing viewers with a glimpse into this captivating and lesser-known aspect of the entertainment industry.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of the rainforest in tropical North Queensland and Paronella Park, a crumbling mansion and real-life tourist destination.

[7] Neil Young of The Hollywood Reporter said, "Exuding a brittle wistfulness as a retired opera star planning one last comeback, Mitchell's forty-something Celeste nevertheless manages to combine elements of Norma Desmond and Blanche DuBois to absorbing effect.

It’s an approach that gives the film’s characters room to grow, and its performances along with them, immersing the audience in a heady mix of loss, love, loyalty, redemption and deep-felt yet ever-shifting bonds.