A Safe Distance

Event ID: FS19940
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 12:00 AM - 1:25 AM
Venue: Alamo Lamar 2 (Alamo Lamar)
Summary

Alex and her boyfriend Joey head into the wilderness for a romantic getaway. When Alex turns down Joey's surprise proposal, he abandons her in the woods. She’s rescued by Kianna and Matt, an enigmatic young couple living off the grid. Stranded and shaken, Alex accepts their invitation to stay at their remote campsite. As she’s drawn into their intoxicating world, complicated emotions and unexpected connections begin to surface. But when she learns they’re fugitives wanted for a string of violent bank robberies, Alex must navigate the blurred lines between desire, loyalty, and survival.
Format: Narrative Feature
Category: Narrative Feature
Event Type: screening
Presented By: n/a
Contributors

Gloria Mercer
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