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Traction

Synopsis

Kate, a former US soldier, is leading a humanitarian mission into war-torn Chechnya. Alongside her is Magomed, her trusted Chechen friend. But unbeknownst to both, young rebel Larissa is stowed away amongst their cargo with a mysterious package. The pair reluctantly takes cynical US war photographer Walter on board, a teacher and her injured student. Faced with roadblocks, the group must cross the Caucasus Mountains, risking the dual threats of Russian soldiers and embittered guerrilla fighters. In a land where friends and foes are one and the same, the journey takes a dramatic turn, pushing the small group to the limits, in order to survive.

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Type of project: Features
Director: Lorraine Darrow
Producer: Janette Day, Dennis Davidson, Simon Moseley
Executive Producer: Grant Hill
Screenwriter: Lorraine Darrow
Principal cast: Noomi Rapace, Luke Evans

Genre

Action Thriller

Production Status

Pre-production

Sales Company

WestEnd Films

Sofia Neves
99 Kenton Rd, Harrow
HA3 0AN, UK

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