Brush with Danger
| Brush with Danger | |
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| Directed by | Livi Zheng |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Brush with Danger is an American action thriller film produced and directed by Livi Zheng. The film stars Ken Zheng, Livi Zheng, Norman Newkirk, Nikita Breznikov, Michael Blend, and Stephanie Hilbert. The film was written, produced, and directed by a brother-sister duo from Indonesia; Livi Zheng and Ken Zheng, who after pursuing martial arts and filmmaking separately, came together to create this martial arts action thriller. The film also includes collaborations with David L Boushey (stunt coordinator) and Garry Schyman (composer). The film was released in theaters in the United States on September 19, 2014.[1][2][3][4]
Synopsis
The following is a synopsis according to the official website: "A painter, a fighter, both artists in their own way. Brother and sister, forced to flee their home, arrive at Seattle, The Emerald City, inside a shipping container. Trying to make their way in a new strange world the pair struggle to survive. Until, one day, an art dealer, takes an interest in the sister's painting, and the pair find themselves living a dream come true. The sister loses herself in her art, painting, and the brother seizes the opportunity to express himself, as a fighter.
But it really is all just a dream. Conned by her patron into forging a long lost Van Gogh. Purchased by a ruthless criminal with a passion for fine art. The brother and sister soon find themselves embroiled in Seattle's criminal underworld and a Brush With Danger."[2][5]
Cast
- Ken Zheng as Qiang Ken
- Livi Zheng as Qiang Alice
- Norman Newkirk as Justus Sullivan
- Nikita Breznikov as Nick Thompson
- Michael Blend as Marcus Gilani
- Stephanie Hilbert as Elizabeth St. Clouds
Production and Release
Brush With Danger was shot in Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California. Brush With Danger was released theatrically in the United States starting September 19, 2014. Following the release in the United States, Brush With Danger was distributed internationally. [1][2][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Brush with Danger IMDb page".
- ^ a b c "She's an Indonesian kid, making films in Washington". Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
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- ^ a b c "Brush with Danger website".
- ^ "Indonesian director Zheng Livi Create Hollywood Movie Brush With Danger". Retrieved August 27, 2014.