Torn (2013 American film)

2013 American film

Torn

Directed by| Jeremiah Birnbaum
Screenplay by| Michael Richter
Story by| Marc Posner
Michael Richter
Jeremiah Birnbaum
Produced by| Jeremiah Birnbaum
James C.E. Burke
Michael Richter
Starring| Mahnoor Baloch
Faran Tahir
Dendrie Taylor
John Heard
Cinematography| Sam Chase
Edited by| Bruce Cannon
Music by| Derek Bermel
David Reid

Production
companies

Fog City Pictures
Objective 49
Precept Productions

Distributed by| Brainstorm Media

Release date

* October 18, 2013 (2013-10-18) (United States)

Running time

| 80 min
Countries| United States
Pakistan
Language| English

Torn is a 2013 drama film directed by Jeremiah Birnbaum and written by Michael Richter and starring Mahnoor Baloch, Faran Tahir, Dendrie Taylor and John Heard. The film was released on October 18, 2013.

## Premise

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The film is the story of two mothers Maryam (Mahnoor Baloch) and Lea (Dendrie Taylor) who are grieving over their dead teenage sons and then begin to wonder if the other's son wasn't responsible for their child's death.[1]

## Cast

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* Mahnoor Baloch as Maryam[2]
* Faran Tahir as Ali Munsif
* Sagar Parekh as Walter Munsif
* Dendrie Taylor as Lea
* John Heard as Detective Kalkowitz
* Patrick St. Esprit as Charles
* Jordan Parrott as Eddie
* Jeffrey Weissman as Mr. Angr

## Production

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### Casting

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In September 2012, different news announced the role of Pakistani actress Mahnoor Baloch, she'll debut in Hollywood film Torn by playing the role of a mother.[2]

## Release

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First trailer and poster was released on September 3, 2013.[3] Later a new trailer was released.[4]

The film was initially limited released on October 18, 2013 at Village East Cinema in New York City.

## References

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1. ^ "'Torn' review: Mahnoor Baloch, Dendrie Taylor mourn and bond over dead sons". zap2it.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
2. ^ a b Mursaleen, Yusra (16 August 2012). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut in Hollywood movie 'Torn'". brecorder.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
3. ^ "Trailer & Poster For Post-9/11 Drama 'Torn'". indiewire.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
4. ^ Dimako, Peter (11 September 2013). "New trailer for Jeremiah Birnbaum's TORN". upcoming-movies.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.

## External links

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* Torn at IMDb