Completed - ENGLISH, VIETNAMESE - Drama, Thriller - 109 minutes
During a routine pickup, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver is taken hostage at gunpoint by three recently escaped Orange County convicts.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Sing J. LEE Cast : Hiep TRAN NGHIA, Dustin NGUYEN, Dali BANSSALAH, Gabrielle CHAN
THE ACCIDENTAL GETAWAY DRIVER is a gripping, emotionally charged crime drama about an aging Vietnamese immigrant taxi driver. What begins as a routine late-night fare quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal when he is forced into becoming an accomplice to three fugitives on the run. Directed by Sing J. Lee and inspired by true events, this Award-winning thriller masterfully blends suspense with profound human emotion, exploring themes of trust, survival, and redemption. With standout performances and stunning cinematography, THE ACCIDENTAL GETAWAY DRIVER infuses heart into the crime genre, delivering an unforgettable ride that blurs the line between victim and accomplice.
Country(ies) : USA
Sundance Film Festival 2023 (Winner for US Dramatic Directing Award)