There are broken families in movies, often; what about families that were meant to be that never had the chance to be formed? And what about the one that maybe deserves a second chance? That’s essentially the premise of “Lorelei,” the upcoming Vertical Entertainment drama starring Pablo Schreiber and Jena Malone. Dubbed a working-class fable, “Lorelei” centers on a biker who’s been in prison for more than ten years (Schreiber). When he finally gets out, he runs across his ex-girlfriend from high school at an A.A. meeting, the one that was meant to be. But he’s a felon, and she’s a maid with three children, and reuniting isn’t as easy as it seems. Either way, it seems like a great starring vehicle for these two underrated actors.
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From filmmaker Sabrina Doyle and the producers of “The Florida Project,” “Lorelei” features what looks like a similarly gritty authenticity about those who are struggling at the margins of society. Tackling the all-too-familiar struggle of the working class in America, “Lorelei” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020 to some notable acclaim. The film also stars Amelia Borgerding, Chancellor Perry, and Parker Pascoe-Sheppard.
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After 15 years in prison, Wayland (Pablo Schreiber) reunites with his high school girlfriend, Dolores (Jena Malone), who is now a single mother of three. What follows is a lyrical take on love, regret, and second chances.
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“Lorelei” is in select theaters & on-demand starting July 30, 2021. Watch the first trailer below.