''Two Gates of Sleep'' is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Alistair Banks Griffin and starring

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and Karen Young. ''Two Gates of Sleep'' was produced by

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and Andrew Renzi through the production company Borderline Films. The film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in the

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selection, went on to win the 2011 New Talent Grand PIX at CPH:PIX and was distributed in the US by Factory 25.

Plot

After preparing for their mother's imminent death, two brothers go on an arduous upriver journey to honor her final request.

Cast

as Jack *

as Louis *Ross Francis as Hunter *Ritchie Montgomery as Dr. Benjamin *Lindsay Soileau as Dell * Karen Young as Bess

Reception

Robert Tumas of ''

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'' awarded the film three stars out of four.

Accolades

References

External links

* * American drama films 2010 drama films 2010 films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films {{2010s-drama-film-stub