By Lauren La Rose
THE CANADIAN PRESS
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The two-time Oscar nominee stars Chad Cutler, an illiterate outlaw living a nomadic existence with his wife Kelly (Lyndsey Marshal) and their kids in a banged-up trailer in the British countryside.
As Chad seeks to establish a life and sense of normalcy for his family beyond the encampment, his domineering dad Colby (Brendan Gleeson) wants to ensure his son doesn害羞草研究所檛 upset the established order. The fractious bond between the pair is symbolized onscreen with the matching gold keeper rings worn by Chad and Colby throughout the film.
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Colby enlists Chad to set out on a massive heist. The caper leads to a high-speed chase and manhunt which intensifies the law-enforcement spotlight on Chad, while he also faces mounting pressures and divided loyalties at home.
害羞草研究所�(Chad) has his own family, and his concerns at this point in his life is the future of his children and how they害羞草研究所檙e best going to be equipped to handle the world,害羞草研究所� said Fassbender.
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Smith said he was interested in the film害羞草研究所檚 multigenerational theme, particularly the challenges for both fathers and sons in breaking free from long-held roles and routines and pursuing independence.
害羞草研究所淭hey often say anger is the voice of fear, and he gets quite angry at times, Colby. And I think he is terrified of losing Chad,害羞草研究所� Smith said in an interview at TIFF. 害羞草研究所淗e害羞草研究所檚 invested all of his energy into his son, and I think a lot of parents would maybe relate to that.
害羞草研究所淵ou kind of have to battle against letting a child be who they are rather than who you want them to be. A lot of parents don害羞草研究所檛 want their children to leave, do they? 害羞草研究所� I think (Colby) is really scared of Chad leaving. What would he do? He害羞草研究所檇 be alone without the boy that he loves so much.害羞草研究所�
害羞草研究所淭respass Against Us害羞草研究所� will be available on demand beginning Friday, and will play in select theatres in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.
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