Heaven's Burning

A gritty, fast-paced crime romance that sweeps you into a desperate road trip, blending sudden violence with a doomed, tender connection.

Directed by

Craig Lahiff

Genres

Drama, Action, Thriller

Starring

Russell Crowe, Youki Kudoh, Kenji Isomura

Tagline

Vengeance takes no prisoners.

Overview

In Sydney, the newly married Midori is honeymooning with her husband, Yukio. She does not love him and fakes her own kidnapping to escape the marriage. Her lover is supposed to meet her, but fails to appear. She goes to a bank to get some cash, only to become a hostage in an unfolding robbery, until the getaway driver, Colin, saves her from his fellow robbers. They hit the road together, with the cops, her husband and the robbers in pursuit.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Love, survival, revenge, isolation

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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