Project Detail

We the Kings

Synopsis

A contemporary thriller focusing on a fostered teenager who has developed a vendetta against the former guardian of his foster brother. His actions, in redemption, spiral out of control, leaving him in a position where he has to hide from the rest of society. Under the assumption that his new hide-out space is unoccupied, he soon develops further problems than he anticipated.

Details

Year
2018
Type of film
Features
Running time
91 mins
Director
Lauren Mackenzie
Producer
Lauren Mackenzie, Melinda Olander
Executive Producer
Michael Novick
Editor
Theo Cowen, Vincent F. Welch
Screenwriter
Lauren Mackenzie
Director of Photography
Paul MacKay, Daniel Atherton
Production Designer
Anna Papa
Sound
Michael Suarez
Composer
Toby Knowles
Principal cast
Elliot James Langridge, Timothy West, Amanda Abbington, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte
Film Festival Selection Note
Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2018, World premiere

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Elemo Films

Melinda Olander

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