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Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 112 minutes

Log Line

A young man is confronted with the most savage decision of his life. Can he murder his abusive grandfather in order to save his family?

Previous markets

  • Cannes 2018 (Debut)
  • Berlin EFM 2019 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2019 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2018

Director(s) : Damian John HARPER
Writer(s) : Damian john HARPER
Cast : Eric HUNTER, Max THAYER, Nikki LOWE

Producer(s) : Jonas WEYDEMANN (WEYDEMANN BROS. (BERLIN)), Jakob d. WEYDEMANN (WEYDEMANN BROS. (BERLIN))

Synopsis

Led to believe his abusive Grandfather is responsible for his sister’s recent death, GABRIEL (26) returns to his humble home in rural New Mexico. Yearning to protect his family he swears to secretly kill his Grandfather. Yet at the moment of truth his plan is foiled by a passerby and they are forced to spend the day together. On the road the two veterans begin speaking about their distinct yet similar traumatic war experi¬ences. Despite his rage Gabriel realizes the world is not as black and white as he once thought and slowly he is forced to accept responsibility for his part in the family crisis.

Production

Country(ies) : GERMANY, USA

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Festivals and Awards

Munich Film Festival 2018 (New German Cinema - Best Script)
San Sebastian FF 2019 Film Library (not in selection)


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