Skeet (2024)

Directed by

Nik Sexton

Genre

drama, crime

Country

Canada

Runtime

1h 44m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man recently out of prison tries to rebuild his life in Newfoundland. He becomes friends with a Syrian refugee who is learning to adapt to a new culture.

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What happens

Skeet is a 2024 Canadian drama film written and directed by Nik Sexton. The film stars Sean Dalton as Billy Skinner, a stereotypical Newfoundland skeet from St. John's who is trying to make a fresh start after a stint in prison. He befriends Mohamed (Jay Abdo), a recent refugee from the Syrian civil war who is learning to adapt to Newfoundland society. The film received nominations at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival and the 13th Canadian Screen Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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