Safe
Synopsis
On a winter night in Atlantic City, the manager of a defunct casino must reckon with his parental failures when his unruly son needs help out of an illicit bind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival - Critics' Week
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Barling
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Barling
- Original Title
- Safe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Riparius Pictures, We Are Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Barling
Ian Barling
Anna Franquesa Solano
Ian Barling, Sercan Sezgin
Aaron Craig, Sam Kaminer, Ian Barling, Bruno Vernaschi-Berman, Jordan Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Barling
Director
Sam Kaminer
Producer
Monique Vatine
Costume Design
Ian Barling
Producer
Bruno Vernaschi-Berman
Producer
Ian Barling
Editor
Daniel Ornitz
Production Design
Sercan Sezgin
Editor
Jordan Drake
Producer
Ian Barling
Writer
Anna Franquesa Solano
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Safe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Safe about?
On a winter night in Atlantic City, the manager of a defunct casino must reckon with his parental failures when his unruly son needs help out of an illicit bind.
Who directed Safe?
Safe was directed by Ian Barling.
Who stars in Safe?
The principal cast of Safe includes Will Patton, Philip Ettinger, Brett Diggs, Noa Fisher, Cindy Katz.
When was Safe released and how long is it?
Safe was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 16m.