A Night for Dying Tigers

A tense, talky family dinner that curdles into recrimination, watching affection sour into old grievances.

Directed by

Terry Miles

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Jennifer Beals, Gil Bellows, Lauren Lee Smith

Overview

The night before Jack (Gil Bellows) is slated to begin a five-year prison sentence for murder, his wife, Melanie (Jennifer Beals), and assorted siblings gather for a dinner to bid Jack farewell and good luck on his trip up the river. But the party slides into a bitter fight over the bad behavior of Jack's brothers (John Pyper-Ferguson and Tygh Runyan) and sister Karen (Lauren Lee Smith). Terry Miles directs this dark comic drama.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, crime, betrayal, guilt

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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