Sew Torn, Freddy Macdonald‘s gripping tale of loneliness, grief, redemption, revenge, and love, will land on UK and Ireland digital platforms on 31 March, courtesy of Vertigo Releasing.
The film, adapted from Macdonald’s well-received short of the same name, which was released through Searchlight, has already caught plenty of attention at some major international film festivals, including SXSW, Locarno, and Sitges.
The film stars Eve Connolly (“Into the Badland,” River Wild), Callum Worthy (“American Vandal”), and John Lynch (Sliding Doors, The Secret Garden) and follows Barbara Duggen (Connolly), known as ‘The Mobile Seamstress,’ who’s having a hard time keeping her fabric shop afloat.
After a sewing appointment goes awry, Barbara finds herself unexpectedly mixed up in a botched drug deal. Suddenly, she has to choose between committing a crime, calling the police, or driving away—and each option comes with its own dangerous consequences, especially when she gets tangled up with the case’s ruthless owner.
Commenting on the film, Macdonald says, “I’ve always been drawn to narratives that explore decision making and Sew Torn is the culmination of this interest; a layered feature that depicts how actions define your path, ultimately shaping you – for better or worse.”
With Variety praising the film for its “technical agility and poppy storytelling verve,” and ScreenAnarchy stating that it is “impossible to ignore the vision behind it,” Sew Torn is definitely one to watch when it hits digital platforms on 31 March. It’ll be available for streaming across the UK and Ireland, thanks to Vertigo Releasing.
