Elliot Page to Star in Indie Drama ‘Close to You’
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Elliot Page is starring in “Close to You,” an independent drama about love, family and identity.
Dominic Savage (“I Am Ruth”) directed the film, which recently wrapped production in Canada. In “Close to You,” Page plays Sam, who has a chance encounter with an old friend (“Sound of Metal” actor Hillary Baack) on his way home to a dreaded family reunion that forces him to confront long-buried memories. “I’m proud to have worked with Dominic and Hillary on this beautiful film,” Page said in a statement. “It’s been a pleasure collaborating with them and the incredibly talented cast and crew.
I look forward to sharing it with audiences soon.” Savage called the movie a “very poignant, personal and important story.” “It has been a remarkable experience to collaborate with Elliot Page on this very special and unique film about love, identity and family,” he said. “I’m so proud of what we have achieved with the film.” UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights to “Close to You.” Kindred Spirit is co-financing with Anita Gou and Sam Intili.
The company is also executive producing alongside Rolling Dice’s Nia Vazirani. Matt Jordan Smith of Page’s PageBoy Productions also served as executive producer.
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