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WHO’S IN IT?

Dennis Quaid (Far from Heaven), Zac Efron (17 Again), Kim Dickens (Gone Girl), Heather Graham (Boogie Nights), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Ben Marten (American Virgin), Chelcie Ross (Basic Instinct), Red West (Road House), Maika Monroe (It Follows), Sophie Curtis (Arbitrage)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Ramin Bahrani (99 Homes), director, writer, producer; Hallie Elizabeth Newton (film debut), writer; Pamela Koffler (Still Alice), Justin Nappi (That Awkward Moment), Teddy Schwarzman (The Imitation Game), Kevin Turen (Arbitrage) and Christine Vachon (Boys Don’t Cry), producers; Dickon Hinchliffe (Locke), composer; Michael Simmonds (Paranormal Activity 2), cinematographer; Affonso Gonçalves (Carol), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Within the cutthroat world of modern agriculture, the ambitious Henry Whipple (Quaid), the head of his own farming enterprise, is keen for his son Dean (Efron) to help expand his business – however, the rebellious Dean has other plans thanks to his desire to become a professional race car driver instead of following in his father’s footsteps. But when a damaging investigation into Henry’s business is exposed, both father and son are forced into an unexpected situation that could jeopardize the entire family livelihood…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

After making waves with his most recent film 99 Homes, rising filmmaker Ramin Bahrani finally releases in the UK the film he made back in 2012 – and released elsewhere in 2013 – to hopefully inspiring results.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

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