The Accidental Getaway Driver [In-Person]

The Accidental Getaway Driver [In-Person]

Directed By Sing J. Lee

USA | Narrative | 116 min

New York City Premiere

[After the screening, there will be a live in-person Q&A with the filmmakers.]

Long, a Vietnamese driver in Southern California, answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây, and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan.

When complications arise, the fugitives and their hostage hole up at a motel, and a tense waiting game unfolds. Sing J. Lee’s striking visuals and mood-driven aesthetic set the tone for unnerving intensity, punctuated by moments of humor and warmth. Inspired by a true story, this is not just a crime film, but a stirring portrait of this lonely, old man, and his relationship with Tây.

Tickets

In-Person

    • Date and Time

      Friday, July 28 2023

      8:30 PM to 10:46 PM

    • Venue

      Quad Cinema

      34 W 13th Street
      New York, NY 10011

    Film Details

    1. Violence, Strong language

    2. English, Vietnamese

    3. English

    4. New York City Premiere

    5. 2023

    6. 116 minutes

    7. Drama, Thriller

    8. Narrative

    9. USA

      10. Sing J. Lee


      Sing J. Lee is an award-winning writer and director of Hong Kong descent. With a background in music, illustration and animation, Lee’s short films have garnered nominations, including the BBC’s Best of the North, leading to a decade-long foray in the music video and commercial space. He has worked with many artists, including Pharrell, Donald Glover, Alicia Keys, and Halsey, among others. Lee’s work shows a distinct cultivation of visual language and explores themes of duality and human spirit.

      11. Kimberly Steward

        Basil Iwanyk

        Andy Sorgie

        Brendon Boyea

        Joseph Hieu

      12. Sing J. Lee

        Christopher Chen

      13. Hiep Tran-Nghia

        Dustin Nguyen

        Dali Benssalah

        Phi Vu

      14. Gabrielle Chan

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