REPATRIATION
DIRECTED BY: Douglas Mueller
PRODUCER: Ryan Barton-Grimley, Douglas Mueller, Malinda Derouen
CAST: Ryan Barton-Grimley, Jes Mercer, Jeremy Clark
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FILM FESTIVALS: “World Premiere” FILM INVASION LOS ANGELES, “North American Premiere” LA CINEFEST, “East Coast Premiere” MIAMI INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, “California Premiere” OJAI FILM FESTIVAL, “European Premiere” EUROFEST
SYNOPSIS:
In full military uniform, Chad Tyler is welcomed back to his Midwestern hometown by new and old friends alike. From the bus stop, Chad works his way through his old stomping grounds, getting reacquainted with a drink at each stop and catching up on old times. Along the way Chad is joined by Camille who idolized him when he was a star on the high school baseball team. As his one-man parade winds its way through town, the enthusiasm for Chad's service and glory days soon fades as he's reunited with more 'friends' from his past.
“Ryan Barton-Grimley’s intriguingly enigmatic turn gives the story true dramatic complexity. His increasingly disturbing character will make you think twice before reflectively uttering that by-now shopworn phrase, “Thank you for your service.”
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QUOTES:
“ Ryan Barton-Grimley’s intriguingly enigmatic turn gives the story true dramatic complexity. His increasingly disturbing character will make you think twice before reflectively uttering that by-now shopworn phrase, “Thank you for your service.””
— Frank Scheck | HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Repatriation is a well-made and engrossing human drama and packs a punch in its central performance and controversial spin on the genre.”
— Chris Olson | UK FILM REVIEW
“Repatriation is a smart and well-made film, jam-packed full of drama and interesting characters, none more so than Barton-Grimley’s Chad. It’s highly recommended.”
— Carl Burgess | SCREEN CRITIX
“Barton-Grimley’s performance as Chad is nothing short of brilliant. Chad (or I should say Barton-Grimely) pulls us in at the beginning and we find him charming even after he lets us see who he really is.”
— Amos Lassen | REVIEWS BY LASSEN
“Friendly advice for everyone reading this review: if you ever have the chance to see ‘Repatriation’, go see it! It is an amazing movie about how life works, and how we can make life (in one way or another) work in our best interest.”
— TMFF
“A lot of films are coming out that deal with PTSD and show the homecoming as something of a burden or adjustment, but this film makes you really want to dive in and check it out.”
— Justin Kincaid | FILM FERVOR
““Director Douglas Mueller proves a little can go a long way, and closes things off with an ending you will either love or hate, simply because of the implications. One thing is for sure. You may never quite look at anyone in uniform the same way. A damn good film that earns each and every one of its four stars.””
— Critic | INDYRED
AWARDS + SELECTIONS:
IMFF International Monthly Film Festival(Copenhagen) - Best Picture, Best Drama, Best Director(Douglas Mueller)
FESTIGIOUS Film Festival - Best Indie Feature, Best Drama, Inspiring Woman In A Film(Jes Mercer)
HIMPFF (Hollywood International Moving Picture Film Festival) - Award of Recognition
ACTORS AWARDS LOS ANGELES - Best Performance of Festival(Ryan Barton-Grimley), Best Supporting Actress(Jes Mercer), Best Ensemble Cast
ARFF International Berlin-Amsterdam-Paris-Barcelona - Jury Award
LAIFFA (Los Angeles International Film Festival Awards) - Best Picture, Best Director(Douglas Mueller), Best Actor(Ryan Barton-Grimley)
LIFA (London Independent Film Awards) - Best Foreign Feature, Best First-Time Director(Douglas Mueller), Best Actor(Ryan Barton-Grimley)
LAFA (Los Angeles Film Awards) - Best Drama, Best Indie Feature
NYC Indie Film Awards - Best Feature Platinum Award, Best Director Platinum Award(Douglas Mueller), Best Actor Diamond Award(Ryan Barton-Grimley)
Elevation Indie Film Awards - Best Actor(Ryan Barton-Grimley) Pinnacle Award
FILM INVASION LA - Official Selection & “WORLD PREMIERE”
MINDIE (Miami Independent Film Festival) - Official Selection
UK Monthly Film Festival - Official Selection
Los Angeles CineFest - Official Selection
TMFF-The Monthly Film Festival(Scotland) - Official Selection
TMC London Film Festival - Official Selection
Top Indie Film Awards - Official Selection
EUROFEST (European International Film Festival) - Official Selection