''Sugar Daddy'' is a 2020 Canadian drama film, directed by Wendy Morgan. The film stars

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as Darren, a talented but struggling young singer-songwriter who decides to sign up for a paid dating service to make extra money.Etan Vlessing
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'', March 11, 2019. The film has its world premiere at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival, and was nominated for three

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, winning two.

Plot

The film follows Darren, a 20-something fledgling musician who signs up for a paid dating service to fund her creative projects.

Cast

Release and awards

The film premiered at the 2020 Whistler Film Festival,Victoria Ahearn
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, November 5, 2020. where McCormack received an honorable mention for the

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award for best performance in a Canadian film, and won the One to Watch award. The film received three

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nominations at the

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in 2021, for Best Supporting Actor (Feore), Best Editing ( Christine Armstrong), and

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( Marie-Hélène L. Delorme for "Timid Joyous Atrocious").Brent Furdyk
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'', March 30, 2021. Morgan won the DGC Award for Best Direction in a Feature Film from the

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in October 2021.

Reception

On review aggregator

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the film has a score of based on reviews from critics, with an average rating. Based of 5 critics on

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, the film have a score of 78 out of a 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Amil Niazi of ''

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'' wrote "''Sugar Daddy'' will be gripping viewing for anyone who wonders what it takes to make it - and whether it's all worth it in the end". Bobby LePire of ''

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'' praised the film's "outstanding writing, stylish, dazzling direction, and a breathtaking, radiant performance from Kelly McCormack", adding that "the drama never lets the audience go and proves to be a searing examination of its young protagonist and the society she lives in".

References

External links

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