BEAUTIFUL GARDEN
Year: 2017
Country:
United States
Run Time:
104 minutes
WORLD PREMIERE
Filmed in Cleveland, Ohio, BEAUTIFUL GARDEN is set against the backdrop of Lake Erie. A large old house on the beach has been taken over by squatters. They’re an odd mix of drifters, runaways, and anyone else who have found themselves homeless. From an abused teenager and a starving artist, to a young family impacted by the recession, there are over 15 people living here, with more coming and going every day. Also included in the bunch are junkies and drug dealers who do their best to hide their criminal activity from the others. At the helm of this strange commune is King, a creepy and mysterious man who lives in the attic. When one of the residents witnesses a murder in the backyard, their community begins to crumble. Greed and corruption have found their way into this utopia. It soon will come to light that their entire existence was based on a very dark secret. This entertaining crime-thriller is laced with romance and drama, skillfully weaving the stories of many characters into one cohesive and explosive finale. —E.F.
CIFF41 Screenings
Tower City Cinemas
Wednesday, April 05, 2017 at 7:15 PM -
Wednesday, April 05, 2017 at 9:00 PM
- This screening is on Stand By.
Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 12:05 PM -
Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 1:50 PM
- This screening is on Stand By.
Competition
Local Heroes Competition
Director
Christopher Peplin
Filmography
BEAUTIFUL GARDEN (2016)
Producers
Charles Moore, Christopher Peplin, J. Scott Scheel
Screenwriting
Christopher Peplin
Cinematography
David Litz
Editing
Christopher Peplin
Principal Cast
Richie Matthew Logsdon, Jade Viggiano, Alexander Mendeluk, Julia Lawler, Michael Frieman, Kelleigh Miller, Charles Moore, Christopher Peplin
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