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Before the Sun Explodes

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After his wife kicks him out, a comedian is lured in by an intriguing woman who is being stalked, and they share an unforgettable and potentially life-altering night together.
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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 09/28/2017
Director Debra Eisenstadt, who also edited and co-wrote with Zeke Farrow, effectively draws us into Ken's challenging world and conflicted psyche, aided immeasurably by actor-comic Dawes' dimensional, empathetic performance. Go to Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire 11/17/2016
It's a tricky, complicated movie, and Dawes and Butler generate a great, weird chemistry. Go to Full Review Michael Agresta Austin Chronicle 03/15/2016
It does display a sharp eye for the rootless edges of the L.A. showbiz world, where everyone is some variety of creepy weirdo. Go to Full Review Jessica Baxter Hammer to Nail 08/07/2017
Before the Sun Explodes is difficult to watch, but if you can stomach it, you'll be rewarded with a compelling case study of people who live their lives, teetering on the verge of a complete breakdown. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/31/2025 Solid indie film that is vey haunting and stayed with me for several weeks for some reason. Made me curious about the director and her work. Highly recommend. See more 08/18/2021 This is definitely a weird movie, but gosh darn, it stuck with me for some reason. And I look forward to seeing what the lead Bill Dawes does next. See more 12/17/2020 Bill Dawes carries an odd duck of a film that will stay with you! See more 05/31/2018 Started with so much potential but half way through it became tedious for no reason. You won't hate that you watched it but you won't remember it either. See more 12/04/2017 Little slow in the middle, but this film has stayed with me for weeks for now. Some great lines and amazing acting. How come THIS is the type of movie that comes and goes without anyone seeing, and a movie that makes no sense like 3 Billboards is an Oscar frontrunner? Check out this gem. See more 12/04/2017 I really enjoyed this film. Stand out performance from Bill Dawes! See more Read all reviews
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Debra Eisenstadt

Director

Christine Woods

Diana

Sarah Butler

Holly

Amir Arison

Chip

Bill Dawes

Ken

Anna Margaret Hollyman

Claire
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Before the Sun Explodes

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Movie Info

Synopsis After his wife kicks him out, a comedian is lured in by an intriguing woman who is being stalked, and they share an unforgettable and potentially life-altering night together.
Director
Debra Eisenstadt
Producer
Debra Eisenstadt, Zeke Farrow, Cosmos Kiindarius
Screenwriter
Debra Eisenstadt, Zeke Farrow
Distributor
Mumtaz Yildirimlar
Production Co
In Motion Pictures, Zekeness, Iron City Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 20m
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