Torn (2013 American film)
Torn is a 2013 pakistani drama film directed by Jeremiah Birnbaum and written by Michael Richter and starring Mahnoor Baloch, Faran Tahir, Dendrie Taylor and John Heard. The film was released on October 18, 2013.
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| Directed by | Jeremiah Birnbaum |
| Produced by | Jeremiah Birnbaum James C.E. Burke Michael Richter |
| Screenplay by | Michael Richter |
| Story by | Marc Posner Michael Richter Jeremiah Birnbaum |
| Starring | Mahnoor Baloch Faran Tahir Dendrie Taylor John Heard |
| Music by | Derek Bermel David Reid |
| Cinematography | Sam Chase |
| Edited by | Bruce Cannon |
Production company | Fog City Pictures Objective 49 Precept Productions |
| Distributed by | Brainstorm Media |
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Running time | 80 min |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | English |
Premise
The film is the story of two mothers Maryam (Mahnoor Baloch) and Lea (Dendrie Taylor) who are grieving over their dead teenage sons and then begin to wonder if the other's son wasn't responsible for their child's death.[1]
Cast
- Mahnoor Baloch[2]
- Faran Tahir
- Dendrie Taylor
- John Heard
Production
Casting
In September 2012, different news announced the role of Pakistani actress Mahnoor Baloch, she'll debut in Hollywood film Torn by playing the role of a mother.[2]
Release
First trailer and poster was released on September 3, 2013.[3] Later a new trailer was released.[4]
The film was initially limited released on October 18, 2013 at Village East Cinema in New York City.
References
- "'Torn' review: Mahnoor Baloch, Dendrie Taylor mourn and bond over dead sons". zap2it.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- Mursaleen, Yusra (16 August 2012). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut in Hollywood movie 'Torn'". brecorder.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- "Trailer & Poster For Post-9/11 Drama 'Torn'". indiewire.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- Dimako, Peter (11 September 2013). "New trailer for Jeremiah Birnbaum's TORN". upcoming-movies.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.