“This quiet, naturalistic film has a classical arc and a lingering sting.”- David Edelstein, New York Magazine.
“This story of a woman returning from war is both thoughtful and gently powerful. Linda Cardellini’s terrific performance demands attention, and the film marks Liza Johnson as a new talent in indie US cinema.” SCREEN INTERNATIONAL, Mark Adams
Writer/Director: Liza Johnson
Starring: Linda Cardellini, Michael Shannon, John Slattery
Producer: Meredith Vieira
Genre: Drama
Festivals: Cannes Film Festivals 2011, Directors Fortnight
Available on VOD and iTunes: February 28th
Focus World is proud to bring you RETURN, the incredible feature debut from director Liza Johnson, following its debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
When Kelli (Linda Cardellini, Freaks & Geeks, Brokeback Mountain) returns home from war, she expected to slowly but surely settle back into her life with her husband (Michael Shannon, Boardwalk Empire) and kids in the small town she grew up in. But she gradually realizes that the life she left behind is no longer there waiting for her. Depicting Kelli’s struggle to find her place in a life she no longer recognizes, Linda Cardellini delivers a tour de force performance, leading an all-star cast that also includes John Slattery (Mad Men).
Talent Availability: Linda Cardellini, Liza Johnson and Meredith Vieira
About Focus World:
Focus World was launched in 2011 as a digital distribution initiative to support filmmakers of genuine vision and originality, whose work we are proud to have part of the Focus family.
As a worldwide film company, we have always canvassed all the major markets and film festivals, seeking out new filmmaking voices from around the globe; our Africa First program has workshopped three years’ worth – and counting – of filmmakers and their short films.
With Focus already a brand in ancillary markets including VOD and EST platforms, we can acquire quality cinema that has the Focus imprimatur and be available via digital platforms. Focus World allows us to provide filmmakers with another viable way to reach audiences, in the digital domain. Today’s delivery systems are innovative; so too are the films we will be delivering to them.
