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Steal Away

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A teenager forms an intense bond with a refugee taken in by her family. As their obsessive relationship deepens, she becomes enamored with the refugee's lifestyle, leading to desire, jealousy, and a world that is not as it appears.

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Murtada Elfadl Variety Sep 25
There is a difference between trying to start a conversation by not stating the obvious and staying so opaque that a dialogue never even starts. “Steal Away” leans towards the latter. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Sep 15
The film’s script combines an examination of how structural and historical racism breeds a culture of abuse and generational trauma with an exploration of women’s complex, and often hurtful, relationship with our own bodies. Go to Full Review Robert Daniels Screen International Sep 11
Virgo’s narratively messy yet admirably audacious mixing of influences – Octavia Butler, Angela Carter, slave narratives and spirituals—makes for an enticing and inventive stew. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine Nov 19
4/5
"Steal Away" may be a bit too subtle at times and seems more interested in functioning on an allegorical level than a narrative one, but despite its flaws, it still ends up being a distinct and intriguing experience. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Lyra Hale Fangirlish Sep 20
B
Steal Away is the kind of movie that sneaks up on you. And by the time that you realize what’s actually happening, your left feeling disturbed, angry, and sad all at the same time. Go to Full Review Victor Stiff That Shelf Sep 12
Timeless, tender, and soul-shaking, [Steal Away] further cements Virgo as one of Canada’s most dynamic talents and critically vital voices. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Clement Virgo

Director

Angourie Rice

Fanny

Mallori Johnson

Cécile

Lauren Lee Smith

Florence

Idrissa Sanogo

Rufus

Arnold Pinnock

Washington
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenager forms an intense bond with a refugee taken in by her family. As their obsessive relationship deepens, she becomes enamored with the refugee's lifestyle, leading to desire, jealousy, and a world that is not as it appears.
Director
Clement Virgo
Producer
Damon D'Oliveira, Peter De Maegd, Tom Hameeuw, Clement Virgo
Screenwriter
Clement Virgo, Tamara Berger
Production Co
Conquering Lion Pictures, Potemkino
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m