Torn (2013 American film)

Torn
Directed by	Jeremiah Birnbaum
Produced by	Jeremiah Birnbaum James C.E. Burke Michael Richter
Screenplay by	Michael Richter
Story by	Marc Posner Michael Richter Jeremiah Birnbaum
Starring	Mahnoor Baloch Faran Tahir Dendrie Taylor John Heard
Music by	Derek Bermel David Reid
Cinematography	Sam Chase
Edited by	Bruce Cannon
Production company	Fog City Pictures Objective 49 Precept Productions
Distributed by	Brainstorm Media
Release dates	October 18, 2013 (United States)
Running time	80 min
Country	United States Pakistan
Language	English

Torn is a 2013 drama film directed Jeremiah Birnbaum and written by Michael Richter. The film stars Mahnoor Baloch, Faran Tahir, Dendrie Taylor and John Heard. The film was released on October 18, 2013.

Plot

It's the story of two mothers Maryam (Mahnoor Baloch) and Lea (Dendrie Taylor), grieving over their dead teenage sons and then begin to wonder if the other's son wasn't responsible for their child's death.^[1]

Cast

• Mahnoor Baloch^[2]
• Faran Tahir
• Dendrie Taylor
• John Heard

Production

Casting

In September 2012, different news announced the role of Pakistani actress Mahnoor Baloch, she'll debut in Hollywood film Torn by playing the role of a mother.^[2]

Release

First trailer and poster was released on September 3, 2013.^[3] Later a new trailer was released.^[4]

The film was initially limited released on October 18, 2013 at Village East Cinema in New York City.

References

1. "'Torn' review: Mahnoor Baloch, Dendrie Taylor mourn and bond over dead sons". zap2it.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
2. Mursaleen, Yusra (16 August 2012). "Mahnoor Baloch to debut in Hollywood movie 'Torn'". brecorder.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
3. "Trailer & Poster For Post-9/11 Drama 'Torn'". indiewire.com. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
4. Dimako, Peter (11 September 2013). "New trailer for Jeremiah Birnbaum's TORN". upcoming-movies.com. Retrieved 3 January 2014.

External links

• Torn at the Internet Movie Database