Graceland

“Graceland is one of those special films that I love recommending to people. If you haven’t seen it, watch it.“

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Graceland is a brutal crime drama from the Philippines, distributed by Alamo Drafthouse Films.

SYNOPSIS: When a kidnapping goes wrong, a desperate father risks everything to save his daughter from the men who hold her captive. Marlon, a poor chauffeur in Manila, is sent on a desperate journey when his daughter and his boss’s daughter are kidnapped at gunpoint. Horrified, Marlon will do anything to get his child back. Filled with shocking twists and turns, this grim and gritty crime drama goes to some incredibly dark places, showing you just how far some parents will go to protect their children. The raw emotions and brisk pace make it absolutely breathless.

Directed by Ron Morales

[Tagalog with English subtitles] Running time: 84 minutes (you’re welcome).

Graceland won an audience award at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was distributed by Drafthouse Films and did a 25+ city theatrical run. It received great reviews from the New York Times and other national critics.