Set in Melbourne during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, *Lockdown Lovers* is a quiet, introspective lesbian romance that blossoms in the most unexpected of circumstances.
Kristal is a Canadian traveler enjoying her final days in Melbourne when she meets Lisette on a spontaneous night out. What begins as a one-night stand takes a surprising turn when sudden border closures strand Kristal in Australia. With no way home, she accepts Lisette’s offer to stay with her during the citywide lockdown. As the days stretch into weeks, the two strangers must learn to coexist in close quarters. Are they just pandemic roommates—or something more?
Kristal is a Canadian traveler caught in the whirlwind of sudden border closures. Rational, anxious, and trying to stay in control, she finds herself learning to let go in the presence of Lisette.
Kate Mayhew
Kate Mayhew is an Australian actress with a strong background in both stage and indie cinema. Her performance here is naturalistic and understated, capturing the mix of guardedness and vulnerability that defines Kristal.
Lisette is a laid-back Melburnian who takes Kristal in with open arms. She’s spontaneous, warm, and sometimes chaotic—a perfect contrast to Kristal’s orderliness.
Stevie McKeon
Stevie McKeon brings a quirky softness to Lisette’s character, making her feel like the kind of person you’d want to be stranded with. Her chemistry with Mayhew is both subtle and sincere.
Lockdown Lovers Review
Review
While the film incorporates pandemic-era themes with genuine weight, the tone feels surprisingly light—sometimes almost too relaxed given the context. Kristal’s character is written as someone highly anxious about COVID-19, yet the film doesn’t always reflect the intensity of those concerns, which might feel tonally off if you’re watching it during or shortly after the actual pandemic.
Still, Lockdown Lovers offers a gentle and grounded love story. It’s not about high drama, but about two very different women slowly learning to coexist, communicate, and care for one another in a moment of shared uncertainty. If you’re looking for a peaceful sapphic romance where emotional growth replaces clichés, this film might just surprise you.
“It’s been a while since I watched a lesbian film that simply lets two women fall in love through kindness and compromise. Nothing explosive—just warm, real, and quietly beautiful.”