Writer/director Karl R. Hearne draws inspiration from
events involving his own family for thriller The G. The film stars Dale Dickey as Ann Hunter, aka "The
G", who along with her husband has her assets seized by a corrupt legal
guardian. Confined to an eldercare facility, Ann works alongside her
granddaughter to find a way out and take revenge on those who wronged
her.
The film also stars Romane Denis, Roc Lafortune, Bruce Ramsay and Jonathan Koensgen.
"This film is a 'winter-noir' based on real-world elder scams, and
inspired by my own grandmother's story and character," says Hearne.
"It's about a woman who - regardless of her age or situation - refuses
to accept that her life is over. In a world where the elderly are
frequently marginalised, neglected or abused, I think of this film as a
revenge story against old age itself... old age being a condition that
my grandmother once said she 'would not tolerate.'"
The G is set to receive its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival on February 29th.
Check out the new trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
The G follows Ann and her husband, who retired to an unnamed American suburb 10 years ago to be near his family. But one day out of the blue they are snatched from their home by a corrupt legal guardian who believes they have hidden wealth.
Their home and assets are legally stripped from them and they are put in a prison-like “eldercare facility,” victims of an exploding old age industry. Trapped in a corrupt and terrifying system, The G begins to show her true mettle as she and her loyal granddaughter fight to get them out...and get revenge on the people who did this.
