Sew Torn

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Sew Torn

Released May 9

1h 35m

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Mystery & Thriller

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Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client's lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase -- Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case's owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store.

Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Very clever, but I've seen this story a few hundred times in my life.

Jun 12, 2025

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

“Sew Torn” isn’t a genre exercise, not really. It’s more of an off-kilter riff on the familiar.

Rated: 3/4

May 9, 2025

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

Macdonald nestles Run Lola Run’s loop-like structure inside a cozy crime thriller, the type that comes heavily armed with a sense of whimsy, if a bit subdued.

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2025

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MaryAnn Johanson

Flick Filosopher

The quirks of this slightly fantastical black-comedy crime thriller are many, varied, and messily disjointed. But there’s a delicious oddness to its unpredictability and its spin on familiar tropes.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 20, 2025

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Although its ambition sometimes exceeds its grasp, this offbeat crime thriller navigates some clever science-fiction twists with a winning balance of humor and suspense.

Jun 13, 2025

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Freddy Macdonald's feature-length debut embraces the offbeat and visually distinctive Rashomon-style crime comedy.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 13, 2025

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Rohini W

smart, original, very interesting, and thoughtful! will keep you watching from start to finish. great performances, suspenseful storytelling, and beautiful cinematography,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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C G

Such a fun, exciting ride of a film!! Must see!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Maria M

Such a fun time! Love the structure, performances, and that thread!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Natalie G

Camera, editing and sound design work together precisely to present the crazy thread sequences in a logical and captivating way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Orisono G

The idea of a seamstress influencing her life through ingenious thread constructions is original and refreshingly different

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Nobodysgirl G

Despite the complex structure, the film remains accessible, entertaining and leaves a lasting impression.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Barbara Duggen

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Joshua Armitage

John Lynch

Hudson Armitage

K Callan

Ms. Engel

Ron Cook

Oskar

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Synopsis

Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client's lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase -- Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case's owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store.

Director: Freddy Macdonald
Producer: Fred Macdonald, Barry Navidi, Sebastian Klinger, Diamantis Zavitsanos, Socratis Zavitsanos
Screenwriter: Freddy Macdonald, Fred Macdonald
Distributor: Sunrise Films
Production Co: Macdonald Entertainment Partners, Barry Navidi Productions, ORISONO
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m

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