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A Safe DistanceA Safe Distance

A Safe Distance

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

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Gloria Mercer (Dir), 86 minutes, Canada, Western New York Premiere

A seductive sapphic crime thriller set deep in the Canadian wilderness.

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.

  • Still from A Safe Distance

    Still from A Safe Distance

    Directed by: Gloria Mercer

Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

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