Project Detail

Heavy Duty

Synopsis

Forced to retire from military service following a tragedy, Paul Lacey is left to come to terms with the deaths of his men. Numbed by PTSD medication, he has become disconnected, his life now a series of mundane routines. His concerned wife, Sarah, persuades him to accompany her on a camping holiday, hoping the break will help mend their strained relationship.

The couple arrive at secluded location, miles from civilization. Their peace is soon shattered, however, when they witness a brutal murder by a savage gang of Eastern-Europeans. They are spotted fleeing and, as darkness falls, seek refuge in the depths of a large forest. As the gang closes in on the couple, Paul's military instincts quickly surface, and he leaves Sarah behind to embark on a chilling journey of redemption.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Features
Running time
77 mins
Format
HD
Director
Rhys Hayward 1st Feature
Producer
Rhys Hayward
Executive Producer
Dan Hollingworth
Editor
Maurice Jacob
Screenwriter
Rhys Hayward
Director of Photography
Rhys Hayward
Production Designer
Rhys Hayward
Sound
Andrew Stirk, David Hamnett
Composer
Steve Lemaire, Andrew Poole Todd, Audio Network
Principal cast
Giles Alderson, Jay Simon, Lucy LaVey, Sebastian Street, Dan Cade, Jason Allen

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

First Hand Features

www.firsthandfeatures.com

Sales Company

Koan Inc

Park City, UT 84098
USA

http://www.koaninc.com/

Tel: (435) 645-7244
Fax: (435) 645-8644

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