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East, The (2013)
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East, The (2013)

Genre
Drama, Thriller
Release Date
May 31, 2013
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Official Site
http://www.theeastmovie.com/
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Release Date
May 31, 2013
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
116 minute(s)
Production Budget
6500000
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Official Site
http://www.theeastmovie.com/
Director
Zal Batmanglij
Producer
Michael Costigan, Jocelyn Hayes Simpson, Brit Marling
Screenwriter
Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling
Starring
  • Brit Marling as Sarah Moss
  • Alexander Skarsgard as Benji
  • Ellen Page as Izzy
  • Patricia Clarkson as Sharon
  • Julia Ormond as Paige WIlliams
  • Toby Kebbell as Doc
  • Shiloh Fernandez as Luca
  • Aldis Hodge

In a world of corporate espionage and shifting allegiances, a mysterious anarchist collective known only as The East challenges the dangerous practices of powerful corporations. Brit Marling stars as Sarah Moss, an ambitious operative for a elite private intelligence firm who is tasked with infiltrating the elusive group by going deep undercover. As she immerses herself in their world, led by the charismatic and ideological Benji, played by Alexander Skarsgård, Sarah finds herself drawn to their passionate cause and their tight-knit community, which includes the intense Izzy (Ellen Page). This gripping drama-thriller from director Zal Batmanglij explores the blurred lines between justice and extremism, as Sarah’s mission becomes a profound personal crisis. Torn between her original assignment and the unsettling truths she uncovers, she must navigate a high-stakes game where every loyalty is tested and the price of conviction could be her own identity.

Ratings:
66
SCORE
TMDB 6.6/10