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Sew Torn

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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.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) Very clever, but I've seen this story a few hundred times in my life. Jun 12, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Maria M Such a fun time! Love the structure, performances, and that thread! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Stefanie F Eve Connolly convinces with charm, timing and presence in the leading role - she carries the movie effortlessly through all three narrative variations. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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