Restraint (2008)
Release Year: 2008
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Juegos perversos, Въздържание, Aprisionados, Restraint - Wenn die Angst zur Falle wird, Ravenswood, Soumission, Oi egleistoi, Ravenwood - Jogo de Sobrevivência, Воздержание
Director: David Denneen
Writer: Dave Warner
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Australian Film Finance Corporation, Filmgraphics Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: abuse, australia, captive, champagne, chase, drunk, hostage, invasion, knife, lie, mansion, robbery, seduction, shotgun, surprise
Story
Ron, a small-time criminal, and his girlfriend Dale are on the run after Ron killed Dale's boss. They stop at an isolated mansion to steal a car but find Andrew, an agoraphobic millionaire, living there alone. Ron decides to exploit Andrew's wealth by forcing him to write two cheques worth $20,000 each under the threat of violence. Dale, who resembles Andrew's former fiancée Gabrielle, is tasked with cashing the cheques at a bank while disguised as Gabrielle. However, their plan goes awry when they encounter unexpected complications during their heist.
Summary
Directed by David Denneen and released in 2008, 'Restraint' is an Australian thriller drama that revolves around two criminals seeking refuge in the isolated mansion of a wealthy agoraphobic. The film explores themes of manipulation, deceit, and the desperate lengths people go to when cornered.
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