AWOL (2016 film)

AWOL
Directed byDeb Shoval
Screenplay byDeb Shoval
Karolina Waclawiak
Based onAWOL
by Deb Shoval
Produced by
  • L.A. Teodosio
  • Jessica Caldwell
  • Michel Merkt
Starring
CinematographyGal Deren
Edited byJeffrey Wolf
Music byGingger Shankar
Production
companies
Race Point Films
Public Square Films
Distributed byThe Orchard
Release dates
  • April 15, 2016 (2016-04-15) (Tribeca)
  • May 22, 2017 (2017-05-22) (US)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

AWOL is a 2016 romantic drama film written and directed by Deb Shoval and starring Lola Kirke and Breeda Wool.[1][2] It is based on Shoval's 2010 short film of the same name.[3][4][5] It is also Shoval's directorial debut.[6]

Premise

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A young woman, Joey, is in search of direction in her small town. A visit to an Army recruiting office appears to provide a path, but when she meets and falls in love with Rayna, that path diverges in ways that neither woman anticipates.

Cast

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Reception

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The film has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Vultaggio, Maria (20 April 2016). "'AWOL' Review: A Heart-Wrenching Lesbian Love Story From 2016 Tribeca Film Festival". International Business Times. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  2. ^ Bailey, Jason (25 April 2016). "The Best and Worst Movies of the Tribeca Film Festival". Flavorwire. Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  3. ^ Bernstein, Paula (15 April 2016). "Five Questions with AWOL Director Deb Shoval". Filmmaker. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  4. ^ Harvey, Dennis (16 April 2016). "Film Review: 'AWOL'". Variety. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  5. ^ Costa, Daniela (17 June 2016). ""AWOL" is a stunning small town American love story". AfterEllen.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  6. ^ Walsh, Katie (17 April 2016). "Tribeca Review: Deeply Affecting Love Story 'AWOL' Starring Lola Kirke And Breeda Wool". IndieWire. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  7. ^ "AWOL". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
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