Asphalt City (2023)

Directed by

Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

Genre

drama film, thriller film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 05m

Rated

18

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 229 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two paramedics work emergency calls in New York City. They face traumatic situations that take a toll on their mental health.

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What happens

Asphalt City (originally titled and released in some countries as Black Flies) is a 2023 American thriller drama film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire and written by Ryan King and Ben Mac Brown, based on the 2008 novel Black Flies by Shannon Burke. It stars Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan as paramedics working in New York City. Gbenga Akinnagbe, Raquel Nave, Kali Reis, Michael Pitt, Katherine Waterston, and Mike Tyson appear in supporting roles. The film explores the effects of psychological trauma experienced by first responders. It premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2023. It was released theatrically by Roadside Attractions and Vertical on March 29, 2024. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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