Candiland (2016) Thriller Drama Romance

Rated R | Threatrical Feb 07, 2017 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Romance | Runtime 1h 25m
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Candiland Plot Synopsis:

Peter, a failed tennis star, is struggling to rebuild his life after a car accident forces the end of his career. Angry at the world's consumerist values and his controlling father, Arnie, whom he blames for being absent during his mother's dy**g days, Peter is desperately searching for a moment's peace. In an attempt at normality, he heads to a bar for a night out, where he encounters recently divorced and grieving Tess, abandoned and lonely. Finding solace in each other's brokenness, they withdraw to Peter's apartment and begin a sensual love affair. Days of bliss pass by, and when Tess reluctantly tries to leave to deal with the aftermath of her divorce, Peter proposes an idea: isolate themselves in his apartment to create their own reality - CANDiLAND. Now cut off from the world, the tormented lovers embark on a dogmatic quest for a higher existence. But their possessive love descends into a surreal savagery as Arnie attempts to reconnect with his son and put an end to CANDiLAND.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Peter, a failed tennis star, is struggling to rebuild his life after a car accident forces the end of his career...

Tagline: All they wanted was each other.

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Official Trailer

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Candiland Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 85 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Romance
Directors: Rusty Nixon
Stars: James Clayton, Chelah Horsdal, Gary Busey, Lori Triolo, David Lewis … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 07, 2017
Awards: 6
Language: English
Country: Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Candiland Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 07, 2017
Writers: Elizabeth Engstrom, Rusty Nixon
Producers: Blaine Anderson, Michael Bell, James Clayton, Marena Dix, Bryson Dusti, Elizabeth Engstrom, Nina Lee, Rosanne Milliken, Judy Nixon, Ken Nixon, Marc Petey, Geoff Porter, Susan Porter, Diane Villavieja
Musicians: Tim Hart
Cinematographers: Jan Wolff
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