The Shift (2023)
The Shift
”A man with supernatural powers is exiled to a parallel Earth, fighting a tyrannical society to reunite with his love.”
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The Shift - From Angel Studios (Som da Liberdade). Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) is thrust into an alternate reality after a enigmatic encounter that challenges his existence. Directed by Brock Heasley, this dystopian thriller and sci-fi drama chronicles Kevin's intense journey as he attempts to return to his original world and reconnect with his love, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish). Neal McDonough shines as The Benefactor, an adversary who offers Kevin powers and riches in exchange for his soul, intensifying the drama and tension in a plot that explores moral choices and their vast consequences.
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In this dystopian thriller, after a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger gifted with supernatural powers, a man is exiled to a parallel Earth. Faced with a tyrannical society, he battles his way back home to reunite with the woman he loves.
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