In the dead of night, a tense and protective father Roy (Michael Shannon) and his goggles-wearing son shuffle from one deserted motel to the next. Seemingly on the run from law enforcement and a mysterious cult, the two must journey until Roy can find answers to the boy’s supernatural gift, whatever it takes. Jeff Nichols’ grippingly atmospheric and enigmatic film explores traditional American values of faith, hope and family against the backdrop of the Deep South.

Director: Jeff Nichols

USA, 2016, Adventure/Drama/Sci-Fi, 188mins

Screening as part of the 2016/2017 IFI Schools Programme.

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Showing at:

Dublin IFI – Nov 22. IFI Education on 01 679 5744