Graceland opens in Toronto

Graceland opens in Toronto

TORONTO–Films We Like presents Graceland, a disquieting and unpredictable dramatic thriller that had its world premiere at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and was selected for the 2012 Reel Asian Film Festival. Certain to induce shivers, Graceland offers a frank depiction of political corruption and child sex slavery in the Philippines. The film will now have its Canadian public opening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on May 10, 2013.

Summary

Family man Marlon Villar is the long-time driver of Manuel Chango, a corrupt Filipino congressman. One afternoon, while driving his and Chango’s preteen daughters home from school, the three are violently ambushed in a kidnapping attempt. When the attempt goes horribly awry, the wrong girl is taken, and the driver’s life takes a sudden, terrifying turn. Left as the only witness to the crime, Marlon’s loyalty is called into question. As events unravel further, he, Chango, and their families become ensnared in a downward spiral of betrayal and deceit that will ultimately leave no one innocent.

The Graceland teaser can be viewed on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/37763433

For more details on the screenings, you can take a look at the TIFF Bell Lightbox website (but they haven’t listed the second screening week yet): http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiffbelllightbox/2013/2330021629

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