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Mia Goth | ... |
Milja
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Martin McCann | ... |
Survivalist
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Andrew Simpson | ... |
Gaunt Man
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Barry Ward | ... |
Forager
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Olwen Fouere | ... |
Kathryn
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Douglas Russell | ... |
The Snatcher
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Kieri Kennedy | ... |
The woman in the photograph
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Ryan McParland | ... |
Leader of the Lost Boys
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Hussina Raja | ... |
Watchwoman
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Michael Og Lane | ... |
Raider
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Ciaran Flynn | ... |
Watchman
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Sean Doupe | ... |
Raider
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Jeremy Martin | ... |
Raider
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Caitlin Deeds | ... |
Settler Woman
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Dexter Louca Godfrey | ... |
Settlement Child
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In a kill-or-be-killed world where starvation is rife and strangers are always dangerous, The Survivalist lives off the grid, and by his wits. When a starving woman and her teenage daughter discover his forest refuge, his loneliness drives him to overcome his suspicion and strike a bargain with them in return for bed and board. But as desire becomes stronger than necessity, the exchange becomes an uneasy, ongoing arrangement which threatens not only his carefully constructed world but also his life. Written by Bulldog Distribution Limited
Haunting post apocalyptic tale. Sublimely acted, directed, and photographed. May not be for everyone, but a must for anyone who loves film and is bored of the spate of fantasy and YA dystopian dramas that are all too prevalent. This movie can be seen as both a futuristic nightmare and as a cautionary tale about our wasting of our resources and the dangers that loom. Martin McCann provides the heart and soul of the film in the title role and he is certainly destined for stardom. All the performances are brave and gut wrenching. Given the darkness of the film and its graphic visuals I am not sure if this film can find a wide audience but it is guaranteed to become a festival favorite and cult success.