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5.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20212h 1mAustralia, Mexico

A Pencil to the Jugular

Synopsis

March 2020, a worldwide catastrophic event unfolds, as an ensemble of young migrants' lives fall apart. Libra stares down the drop of a tall building, Razor deals drugs for flights back to the Philippines, Amanda is the survivor of an assault, Ying arrives from China, and Lit Phil is on the run. Meanwhile a young man with dark desires roams the streets. Through the chaos these lives will cross paths and a pencil will be taken to the jugular.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Moscow International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Matthew Victor Pastor
Screenplay & Story
Matthew Victor Pastor, Lorena Zarate
Original Title
A Pencil to the Jugular
Country of Origin
Australia, Mexico
Spoken Languages
Mandarin, English, Korean, Spanish
Runtime
2h 1m
Production Studios
Matthew Victor Pastor

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matthew Victor Pastor

Screenplay & Story

Matthew Victor Pastor, Lorena Zarate

Director of Photography

Matthew Victor Pastor

Film Editing

Matthew Victor Pastor

Department Leadership Roster

Matthew Victor Pastor

Screenplay

Lorena Zarate

Screenplay

Matthew Victor Pastor

Director

Matthew Victor Pastor

Director of Photography

Matthew Victor Pastor

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Pencil to the Jugular.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pencil to the Jugular

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Pencil to the Jugular about?

March 2020, a worldwide catastrophic event unfolds, as an ensemble of young migrants' lives fall apart. Libra stares down the drop of a tall building, Razor deals drugs for flights back to the Philippines, Amanda is the survivor of an assault, Ying arrives from China, and Lit Phil is on the run. Meanwhile a young man with dark desires roams the streets. Through the chaos these lives will cross paths and a pencil will be taken to the jugular.

Who directed A Pencil to the Jugular?

A Pencil to the Jugular was directed by Matthew Victor Pastor.

Who stars in A Pencil to the Jugular?

The principal cast of A Pencil to the Jugular includes María Cruz, Matt Furlani, Harry Kim, Akira Matsuda, Lorena Zarate.

When was A Pencil to the Jugular released and how long is it?

A Pencil to the Jugular was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.