Raising Heroes

A scrappy, low-budget thriller that mixes mob danger with a gay couple's adoption fight, feeling earnest and occasionally tense but never too serious.

Directed by

Douglas Langway

Genres

Action

Starring

Troy Sostillio, Henry White, Edmond Sorel

Tagline

This Time, The Gay Guy's Got The Gun!

Overview

Josh and Paul want to adopt Nickie, the child of Paul's recently deceased friend Susan. Susan's mother opposes gays' adopting, and Monday is the final court date. On Friday, Josh stops by a market for milk and glimpses a Mob hit. Unknown to him, the hitmen are now on his trail. Josh hates confrontation and doesn't tell Paul about the murder or call the cops. Instead, he takes Paul for an idyllic weekend in the Poconos. But Sunday, when they return to the city, the murderers are waiting. The Mob boss orders that both be killed. What chance do Paul, who's in the dark, and Josh, who's basically passive, have against this firepower? What will happen to Nickie without them?

How it feels

Tense, earnest, dark and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, crime, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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