@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
Quick Stats
5.7
TMDB Rating
60
Votes
1h 19m
Runtime
$1.0M
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorKyle Rankin
WriterErica Beeney
CinematographyThomas E. Ackerman
ComposerRichard Marvin
EditorRichard Nord
Production DesignDan Perri
Produced by
MiramaxLivePlanet
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Shia LaBeouf
Kelly Ernswiler
Elden Henson
Bart Bowland
Amy Smart
Tabby
Billy Kay
Lance
Kathleen Quinlan
Eve
Shiri Appleby
Sarah
William Sadler
Abe
Ray Wise
Harrison
Jesse Heiman
(uncredited)
Philipp Karner
Maurice / German Soldier
Anson Mount
Miner Weber
Michael McShane
Mr. Norway
Hattie Winston
Principal Holmstead
Rick Cramer
German Officer / Mr. Thomas
France Nuyen
Xiou-Xiou Ling
