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A Violent Separation

A Violent Separation

Nothing loves you like your own flesh and blood

20197.01h 46m

Overview

1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

Directed by Kevin Goetz
Written by Michael Arkof
Produced by Kevin Goetz, Dan Clifton, Christopher Watkins
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Top Cast

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Alycia Debnam-Carey

Frances Campbell

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Norman Young

Claire Holt

Claire Holt

Abbey Campbell

Ben Robson

Ben Robson

Ray Young

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Ed Quinn

Francesca Eastwood

Francesca Eastwood

El Camino

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

Tom Campbell

Michael Malarkey

Michael Malarkey

Cinch Barton

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Riley Jenkins

Lynne Ashe

Lynne Ashe

Patty

Themes & Keywords

investigationaccidental deathgunshot

About A Violent Separation

A Violent Separation is a crime, thriller film released in 2019 exploring themes of investigation, accidental death, gunshot. Directed by Kevin Goetz, it stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Brenton Thwaites, Claire Holt. 1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

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