EXCLUSIVE: Portuguese-based sales and distribution company Lucky Matrix, best known as the outfit behind Iran’s 2024 Oscar submission In The Arms Of The The Tree, has added the indie British flick Kirsty’s Promise to its EFM slate.
Kirsty’s Promise is the directorial debut from Bristol-based writer Jeff Notton. The film is a Bristol-set dramatic thriller. The story follows ex-addict Kirsty, played by Simone McIntyre, who risks her new life by re-entering the brutal world of heroin and prostitution, and unknowingly the stalking grounds of a serial killer, to save her best friend Becky, played by Bear Thompson.
This film is produced under Simone McIntyre’s Orley Productions. The official synopsis reads: Kirsty’s Promise is a thriller that centers on the relationship between two friends. Kirsty has escaped heroin addiction and the dangerous world of sex work to facilitate this addiction, only with massive fortitude and determination.
She cherishes her new life with her partner and two young daughters and is desperate for her mate, Becky, still trapped in a cycle of drug dependency and sex work, to do the same. However, as Becky finds herself in deep trouble with a ruthless drug dealer, Kirsty is pulled back into a violent world she fought so hard to be free of, creating a deadly threat to her and her family. As events build to a brutal climax, Kirsty must decide how much she will risk for her friend. The film was shot entirely in Briston, England.
“We are delighted to team up with Lucky Matrix to share this beautiful film with audiences worldwide,” McIntyre said.
Lucky Matrix’s Phil Ox added: “If you were drawn to the raw emotional power of Tyrannosaur or Fish Tank, you won’t want to miss this gripping movie. Directed by first-time filmmaker Jeff Notton, the film delves into the complexities of friendship, addiction, and the struggles of sex workers. Featuring standout performances by Simone McIntyre and Bear Thompson, it’s a fearless exploration of resilience and survival— relevant, socially aware, and surprisingly watchable.”
Check out the film’s trailer below.
