By Kevin Sadlier
MADE in Cronulla, Circle of Lies is a new teen drama now on selected release in NSW cinemas, although not yet in St George or Sutherland Shire.
The setting is the fictional Short Beach High School where the most popular girl student, Denise played by Hilary Caitens, finds her life turned upside-down after a night-time beach party, hosted by a character called “V” played by Nikki Webster, now 26, and who is remembered for her performance at the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games when just 13.
In Circle of Lies, V is described as a “spoiled brat”, a member of an ultra-cool group who call themselves “the exclusives” and believe they are above all the rest.
The film opens on the first day of a new school year when audiences will meet students good and bad, in particular Denise (Hilary Caitens) who is bullied and victimised by classmate Kirsty (Anna Lawrence), the leader of the ultra-cools.
Anna’s previous film and television roles include feature roles in TV series such as Underbelly: Razor, Packed to the Rafters and Tricky Business.