Asian American International Film Festival — Aug 1st - Aug 11th, 2024

Samson [In-Person]

[After the screening, there will be a live in-person Q&A with the filmmakers.]


SAMSON follows Dale’s desperate attempt to rekindle his failed relationship by faking a kidnapping that allows him to “save” his ex, Emma. Armed kidnappers Joe and Drew form an unlikely bond. Dale’s plan continues to unravel as Emma breaks free and fights to escape this toxic relationship and reclaim control over her own narrative.

Told through a fractured timeline and multiple perspectives, SAMSON is a comedic tragedy—a Shakespearean RESERVOIR DOGS with a musical number for good measure.

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Cast And Crew

  1. Director

    Ruth Du —
    Ruth Du is a director & producer who gravitates towards relationship-based stories with a genre twist. Du is an alumna of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a 2020 Directing Fellow with Film Independent's Project Involve. She produced THE ARCHER, which had its world premiere at SXSW in 2017. Her directorial credits include YOUR BABY IS MINE (Lifetime) and THE DEADLIEST LIE (Tubi).
  2. Producer

    Ashlee Cohen, Claire Brooks
  3. Writer

    David Harry Yoon, Ruth Du
  4. Cast

    Alice Lee

    Ryan Dance

    Will Brittain

    Emilio Garcia-Sanchez

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