Overview
- Simon Rex, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Grace Palmer lead the cast, with Rex also serving as an executive producer through his Crispy Productions banner.
- The high-concept dark comedic thriller follows Mafu, a struggling Tongan immigrant who is drawn under the wing of American salesman Marco Cass, leading to a harrowing mentorship.
- Radiant Films International is handling worldwide sales, AC Independent is repping North America, and Umbrella Entertainment will distribute in Australia and New Zealand.
- The film is produced by Roxi Bull for Velvet Moss and Tania Chambers for Feisty Dame Productions, in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, Screenwest, Lotterywest and Truant Pictures.
- Financing includes Hinterland, Sandbox, the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate and Western Australia’s post-production incentive, following the script’s 2022 MGM/Black List open script deal win.