Strangers

Two brothers are reunited under terrifying circumstances in this impressive offering from the British National Film and Television School. John Reece (Ceveris) has made a precarious living by selling cocaine to actors and bands, but now he owes his violent associates in the Los Angeles underworld $30,000 - and they don't care how they get it. His upstanding brother (Sapienza) tries to rescue him, in turn exposing his wife and young son to danger. Polished direction, an intelligent use of music, and atmospheric visuals from cinematographer Gavin Finney combine to make this a menacing, highly accomplished thriller.