MEAN DREAMS

In this Canadian thriller, Josh Wiggins and Sophie Nélisse play teen lovers on the run, pursued by the girl’s father. When shy young Casey moves in with her abusive father, the 15-year-old boy next door, Jonas, soon falls for her. Wanting to save Casey from a toxic environment, Jonas steals a bag of money and drugs and takes off with the girl and her dog, Blaise. The father, a corrupt cop, goes after them. Shown at the Directors’ Fortnight, this Canadian thriller by Nathan Morlando stars Bill Paxton, Josh Wiggins and Sophie Nélisse.