Feature Film AFIN 114
South of Heaven
Directed by Aharon Keshales
AFIN 2021 Winner · 5 awards
- 2021
- 1h 59m
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USA
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6 frames
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Synopsis
Convicted felon Jimmy gets early parole after serving twelve years for armed robbery. Upon his release, he vows to give Annie, his childhood love, now dying from cancer, the best last year of her life - unfortunately it's not that simple.
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A single unbroken shootout sequence lingers long after the credits, a shot of pure nerve that signals the film's command of tempo. Blending three genres into one confident whole, the direction keeps its tone shifting and dynamic, holding the panel on edge from scene to scene. The editing and pacing carry it all with real assurance, and a cast working at full passion lends every character weight and menace.
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Shea Whigham Schmidt 
Jeremy Bobb Honest Frank 
Amaury Nolasco Manny 
Michael Paré Joey 
Jaime Zevallos Julio 
Tina Parker Parole Panel Woman 
Pete O. Partida Carlos 
Julius Washington Bouncer - Greg Hill Sam
- Eleanor Threatt Housekeeper
Sean McGraw Surgeon - Rupert Reyes Priest
Leticia Magaña Cashier 
Christian Stokes Henchman
Director of Photography
- Matt Mitchell
Editor
- Bryan Gaynor
Casting
- David Guglielmo
Production Design
- Freddy Waff
Original Music Composer
David Fleming
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South of Heaven was Winner of Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Young Artist, Best Feature Film and Best Director at the AFIN International Film Festival 2021, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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