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= BOUND (2024 Film) =

BOUND is a 2024 American crime-drama/thriller written, directed, and produced by Isaac Hirotsu Woofter. The indie film is about a homeless runaway who gets back on her feet with the help of some “found family” before returning home to confront her dark past in order to be free.

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World Premiere

Synopsis
When Bella discovers that her mentally ill uncle/stepfather, Gordy, hid her college acceptance letter, she kicks him out of the house, believing it to be for good. However, when her mother, Yeva, allows Gordy back, Bella and her pocket squirrel, Bandit, flee to NYC with no money, no friends, no shelter, and too much pride to return.

In New York, Bella finds support from Marta, an undocumented immigrant; Owais, a lonely veteran; and Standrick, an insecure designer. Bella begins to thrive until she uncovers an unlikely and horrifying connection. This revelation drives Bella to act impulsively without consulting her new “found family,” resulting in devastating consequences.

Bella and her friends devise a dark and dangerous plan to break free from Gordy forever. The plan fluctuates between success and failure, ultimately finding resolution with the help of the most unexpected person, but in a heart-wrenching and tragic manner.

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Cast

 * Ramin Karimloo as Owais
 * Jessica Pimentel as Marta
 * Bryant Carroll as Gordy
 * Pooya Mohseni as Yeva
 * Alexandra Faye Sadeghian as Bella
 * Jaye Alexander as Standrick

Reviews
BOUND has an 89% "Fresh" rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.8/10 on IMDB.

Below are some highlights, click on the Publication to be directed to the full article.


 * Asian Movie Pulse - “BOUND emerges as a realistic portrait of the lives of the people who live in the borders of society, and one that is also quite entertaining to watch.”
 * Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews - "The low-budget indie…has a vibrant heartbeat."
 * Film Authority - "... personable film that’s worth recommending to anyone seeking something thoughtful to watch than pre-packaged streaming fare.”
 * Film Carnage - “…an absolute gem of an indie film.”
 * Film Threat - “Woofter wrote a script for Steven Seagal, and one wonders if he might have been able to make the former action star worth watching.”
 * GH Movie Freak - “BOUND is sure to leave viewers with a profound reflection on the human capacity for change and the strength found in shared struggles.”
 * Hoy Sale Cine - "...a big chunk of the story is told through actions, so it becomes one of those cases in which the imagery guides us through.”
 * Indy Reviews - "As the writer and director, Woofter does immense justice to both the basis of narrative and the visualization of the story."
 * Mike's Film Talk - "Woofter has outdone himself in his first effort."
 * One Film Fan - “By the finale, it does form a cathartic ending we’ve NEEDED in copious degrees! Period.”
 * Review Ron - "...the complexity and depth of this film is definitely worth the price of admission."
 * Take 2 Indie Review - “The end result is a deeply personal and riveting thriller that proves that Woofter has an affinity for sensitive storytelling.”
 * The Independent Critic - "The film benefits from a tremendous ensemble cast of mostly stage vets who know how to bring characters to life and they do so wondrously.”
 * UK Film Review - "...strong acting and a great deal of drama..."

Interviews/Blogs/Articles

 * Digital Journal - Interview with Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
 * Digital Journal - Interview with Ramin Karimloo
 * Asian Movie Pulse - Interview with Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
 * Flying Cloud Studios - Write Up
 * Awards Radar - World Premiere Writer Up
 * Movie Maker - Dances with Films Line Up

Festival Run

 * World Premiere at Dances with Films: NY (2023)
 * West Coast Premiere at Dances with Films: LA (2024)
 * Colorado Premiere at Breck Film Fest (2024)