Sacha Beeley

Commissioned by CNN to launch their global series on beauty, the film is an examination of the changing (but never ending) pressures on women to conform to body shape ideals.

We watch one young woman’s unconventional attempt to take control of her own love life by growing the perfect partner - a beautiful giant slug. Both freaks of nature, it’s a seemingly perfect match; until the slug is introduced to the outside world where he develops a taste for dinner parties and stimulating conversation.

“Big dreams. Big words. You and God never got along.”

Robert loves his mummy and his yoghurt.

Toast is pining after his lost love, Egg, having made the mistake of copping off with a slice of salami.