SYNOPSIS

After years of sacrifice and the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Caleb finds himself adrift, struggling with grief and a profound sense of purposelessness for the first time in his life. In a desperate attempt to find solace, he joins a local support group. There, he meets Jake, a stranger whose outward charm masks far darker intentions. What seems like a chance encounter quickly descends into horror when Jake kidnaps and subjects Caleb to a series of brutal tortures. Stripped of hope and clinging to survival, Caleb reaches a breaking point. At the heart of his suffering, Caleb's cousin Phoebe becomes his lifeline, though she's fighting her own battles. A free spirit with a fierce loyalty to her family, Phoebe has always been a grounding presence in Caleb's life. As she searches for him, her unwavering determination propels her on a parallel journey, one that forces her to confront her own grief and fears. Meanwhile, Laila, a new friend steps in to help. Quiet but resilient, Laila refuses to let Caleb's disappearance go unnoticed, and together with Phoebe, they form a relentless duo in their pursuit of the truth. As Caleb endures Jake's cruelty, a transformation begins within him. Where he once saw only despair, a new sense of purpose and inner strength emerges. He realises that, even in the face of unimaginable pain, life holds a fragile yet precious value. With every ounce of his remaining willpower, Caleb fights not only for his survival but also for the possibility of reconnecting with the people who care for him, Phoebe, Laila, and the memory of his mother. Their bonds become his guiding light, and Caleb learns that hope, even in the darkest moments, can be the most powerful force of all.

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YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2026

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TYPE

FEATURE FILM

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DIRECTED BY

LILLIANA BENGER

CHLOE "MOOSE" EVENSEN​

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DIRECTOR OR PHOTOGRAPHY

REILLY STEWART

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STARRING

SHAUN GONZALVO

JESSE VAKATINI

LILLIANA BENGER

AMANDA CORRIE

JASMINE GARDNER

NICKI ARBON

MAGGIE MEYER

SUSIE GARCIA

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

HALO FILMS // IAN HALE

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