Night Comes On (2018)

Angel LaMere is released from juvenile detention on the eve of her 18th birthday. Haunted by her past, she embarks on a journey with her 10 year-old sister that could destroy their future.

Director:

Jordana Spiro

Writers:

Jordana Spiro, Angelica Nwandu

Stars:

Jill Rene, Nastashia Fuller, John Earl Jelks

9 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jill Rene	...	Young Angel
Nastashia Fuller	...	Angel's Mother
John Earl Jelks	...	John Lamere (as John Jelks)
Dominique Fishback	...	Angel Lamere
Vickie Warehime	...	Shower Guard (as Vickie Werehime)
Kit Flanagan	...	Judge
Victor Cruz	...	Defense Attorney
Debbie Campbell	...	State Attorney
Erin Darke	...	Rita Smith
Lawrence Bingham	...	Reception Officer
James Ciccone	...	Store Attendant
Angel Bismark Curiel	...	Young Store Attendant (as Angel B. Curiel)
Max Casella	...	Marcus
Elizabeth Crawley	...	Bus Step Girl 1
Amari Givens	...	Bus Step Girl 2

Storyline

Angel LaMere is released from juvenile detention on the eve of her 18th birthday. Haunted by her past, she embarks on a journey with her 10 year-old sister that could destroy their future.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film | juvenile detention | bus trip | father daughter relationship | foster home | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film was partially supported by the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards grants to female actors, writers, and/or directors of short films, feature films, and documentaries. The foundation was created by Andy Ostroy, the widower of actress, writer, and director Adrienne Shelly, after Shelly was murdered in 2006 at the age of 40.

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Soundtracks

BRAINSHIFT
Written by Haley Fohr
Performed by Circuit Des Yeux
Courtesy of Drag City
By Arrangement with Bank Robber Music

User Reviews

A sometimes grim drama about atonement and the cycle of violence

Angel is an 18 year-old girl (Dominique Fishback) released from prison. She has no one to turn to and stay with other than her lesbian girlfriend and has little family, but makes contact with her 10 year-old sister (Tatum Marilyn-Hall). However, Angel has only one thing on her mind and that is to avenge the death of her mother at the hands of their father who murdered their Mom.

A film about the cycle of violence, familial dysfunction in a film led by two outstanding performances by its young actors. It is very downbeat and an often grim film, but is ultimately very rewarding.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Night Comes On

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Superlative Films, Genera Entertainment, Thunderhead Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1