A former Afghan journalist seeking asylum discovers the dark underbelly of his new small-town home in Northern California.
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Cast
| Dominic Rains | ... |
Osman
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| Melissa Leo | ... |
Gloria
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| James Franco | ... |
Lindsay
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| Rachel Brosnahan | ... |
Sandra
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| Thomas Jay Ryan | ... |
Dmitri Sokurov
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Tim Kniffin | ... |
Carl
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| James Oliver Wheatley | ... |
Gabe
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Jason Craig | ... |
Gary
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| Wendy Vanden Heuvel | ... |
Maddie
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| Christopher Kuckenbaker | ... |
Beaux
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| John Craven | ... |
Joseph
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| Michelle Maxson | ... |
Karen
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Ari Vozaitis | ... |
Pyro Kid
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Emile Rosewater | ... |
Doug
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Sharia Pierce | ... |
Screaming Woman
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Keith Baker | ... |
Deputy
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Gabe Maxson | ... |
Marcus
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Brent Lindsay | ... |
Mario
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Liz Jahren | ... |
Suzie
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| Rami Margron | ... |
Theater troupe member
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Adam Magill | ... |
Theater troupe member
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Molly Noble |
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| Dane Argentieri | ... |
Beach Bum (uncredited)
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| Ari Atken | ... |
Rowdy Teen in Truck (uncredited)
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| Chip Eaton | ... |
Tow truck driver (uncredited)
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| Tim Halpin | ... |
Gawker (uncredited)
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Aj Hearn | ... |
Audience Member (uncredited)
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Jason F. Knittle II | ... |
Rowdy Teen (uncredited)
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Mathew Lipisko | ... |
Rescuer (uncredited)
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Annie Lore | ... |
Hippie Partygoer (uncredited)
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| Tom O'Reilly | ... |
Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Kel Owens | ... |
Big, Tough, Menacing Biker (uncredited)
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Brook Edward Penca | ... |
Biker at Bonfire (uncredited)
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| Tony Quintero | ... |
Jose Viker (uncredited)
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| Molly Shaiken | ... |
Punk at Bonfire (uncredited)
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| Chad Sibilia | ... |
Tow Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Etienne Vick | ... |
Beach goer (uncredited)
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| Carlos Willingham | ... |
Biker Dude (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ian Olds | ||
Written by
| Ian Olds | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Paul Felten | ... | (screenplay) |
| Ian Olds | ... | () |
Produced by
| Robert Afshar | ... | executive producer |
| Adeel Ahmed | ... | co-executive producer |
| Kara Baker | ... | executive producer |
| Ken Chang | ... | co-executive producer |
| James Franco | ... | executive producer |
| Jennifer Glynn | ... | producer |
| Gardner Grout | ... | executive producer |
| Vince Jolivette | ... | executive producer |
| Lisa Kleiner-Chanoff | ... | executive producer |
| Jennifer Konawal | ... | co-executive producer |
| Gabe Maxson | ... | associate producer |
| Michelle Maxson | ... | associate producer |
| Rachel Nederveld | ... | line producer |
| Mary Regency Boies | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Roiff | ... | executive producer |
| George Rush | ... | executive producer (as George M. Rush) |
| Eric Schultz | ... | executive producer |
| Caroline von Kuhn | ... | producer |
| Gia Walsh | ... | executive producer |
| Lily Whitsitt | ... | co-producer |
| Alex Witherill | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jim McHugh | ||
Cinematography by
| Adam Newport-Berra | ||
Film Editing by
| Scott Cummings | ||
| Joe Murphy | ||
| Ian Olds | ||
Editorial Department
| Elias Nousiopoulos | ... | assistant colorist |
| Michael Rossiter | ... | colorist |
| Morgan Wajda-Levie | ... | additional editor |
Casting By
| Adrienne Stern | ||
Production Design by
| Caity Birmingham | ||
Art Direction by
| Ben Plunkett | ||
Set Decoration by
| Mohamed Houssni | ... | set decorator: |
| Katy Tiemann | ||
Costume Design by
| Phoenix Mellow | ||
Makeup Department
| Kirsten Coleman | ... | hair department head |
| Doniella Davy | ... | makeup department head |
| Josie Rodriguez | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Brand Birtwistle | ... | second assistant director |
| Bryce Feeser | ... | second second assistant director |
| Harry Katz | ... | second assistant director |
| Jeff Keith | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Drew Bender | ... | on-set dresser |
| Caroline Louis | ... | property master |
| Dylan Maxson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Stephen McGlade | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Cameron Barker | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Josh Bissett | ... | sound mixer |
| John Countryman | ... | audio/video transfer |
| Scott Curtis | ... | foley mixer |
| Jessica Engel | ... | post-production sound accountant |
| Sanaa Fadel | ... | sound recordist |
| Erik Foreman | ... | dialogue / foley editor |
| Houston Guy | ... | boom operator |
| Pete Horner | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Dusty Jermier | ... | engineering services |
| Michael Lawson | ... | sound |
| Josh Lowden | ... | general manager: SKYWALKER SOUND EXECUTIVE STAFF |
| Steve Morris | ... | head of engineering: Skywalker Sound Executive Staff |
| Jonathan Null | ... | head of production: Skywalker Sound Executive Staff (as Jon Null) |
| David Peifer | ... | digital editorial support |
| Carrie Perry | ... | scheduling |
| Eva Porter | ... | client services |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Steve Slanec | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Andre Zweers | ... | sound effects editor |
Stunts
| Rocky Capella | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Alicia Ivanhoe | ... | stunt double |
| Mike Martinez | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Tim Meredith | ... | stunts |
| Monika Sloan | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gregoire Albertini | ... | second assistant camera |
| Timothée Arene | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ryan Baustian | ... | grip |
| Adrien Bertolle | ... | first assistant camera: prep |
| Robert Boscacci | ... | grip |
| Matthew Bunker | ... | electrician |
| Stewart Cantrell | ... | steadicam operator |
| Mario Colli | ... | third electric (as Mario P. Colli) |
| Dale Davidson | ... | camera trainee |
| Joachim Glaser | ... | best boy grip |
| Chris Hackett | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Quinn Halleck | ... | camera utility |
| Frank Helbig | ... | light balloon technician |
| Andrew Hubbard | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Keith | ... | additional dolly grip |
| Rachel Kessler | ... | grip |
| Katrina Marcinowski | ... | still photographer |
| Ryan Mosely | ... | additional grip |
| Austin Peck | ... | grip: additional electrician |
| Renni Pollock | ... | second assistant camera |
| Benjamin Rehm | ... | grip intern |
| Marc Schatalow | ... | additional electrician |
| Zouhair Seffir | ... | first assistant camera |
| Catalin Stoica | ... | key grip |
| Danny Valentine | ... | third grip |
| Drew Verderame | ... | key grip |
| Alexa Wolf | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Nicole Hoffman | ... | casting assistant |
| Michelle Maxson | ... | local casting director |
| Toni Staniewicz | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christine Nguyen | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Alex Bretow | ... | assistant location manager |
| Sarah Date | ... | location scout |
| Joe Ingalls | ... | location intern |
| Cynthi Stefenoni | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jonathan McHugh | ... | music supervisor |
| Jonathan Zalben | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Vaughn Greve | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Aaron Francesconi | ... | pass van driver |
| Blake Lengle | ... | driver: honeywagon / transportation co-captain |
| Ricki Mejia | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Jarrett Anderson | ... | production assistant |
| Harris Ansari | ... | production assistant |
| Brenda Blair | ... | production accountant |
| Natalie Boothe | ... | set medic |
| Marcus Champion-Raines | ... | production assistant |
| Dolan Chorng | ... | set production assistant |
| Elise Ganz | ... | studio teacher |
| David Garrett | ... | production legal: RBP |
| Susie Heyden | ... | production assistant |
| Stefan Perez | ... | production assistant |
| Martha Rivera-Mijes | ... | production assistant |
| Kimberly Vanni | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Mike Lane | ... | client service (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Craig Kestel | ... | special thanks |
| Michele Turnure-Salleo | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- ACE Productions
- Green Street Films (in association with)
- Amphora Pictures (In association with)
- Gigi Films (in association with)
- Gigi Productions
- HEART-headed Productions (in association with)
- Night and Day Pictures (in association with)
- RAA Ventures (in assocation with)
- RabbitBandini Productions (in association with)
- Relic Pictures (in association with)
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (2016) (United States) (theatrical)
- Samuel Goldwyn Films (2016) (United States) (theatrical)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2017) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East, North Africa & Iran)
- Red Apollo Group (2017) (China)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- WOWOW Cinema (2017) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Rental (camera equipment provided by)
- Cinelease (grip and lighting equipment)
- DTC Grip & Electric (grip and lighting equipment)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Skywalker Sound (Recorded at)
- Skywalker Sound (acknowledgement)
- Skywalker Sound (post-production sound services)
- The Mill (color grading)
- Zio Studio Rental (transportation)
Storyline
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After being exiled from Afghanistan, a former war journalist settles in a small town in Northern California and takes a job with a local newspaper. But when he attempts to cover local crime, he stumbles into local corruption that puts himself and others in danger. Written by Anonymous |
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| Soundtracks | Ann Coulter's Poor Theater (Polish Language Version) See more » |