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Parallax Set Sales Slate for Shanghai Film Festival Pair


Chinese indie sales firm Parallax is handling rights on two features and a short that are playing at the Shanghai festival.

The film builds to a climax as Lex becomes increasingly abusive toward the boy and as Jimmy learns that his gunshot may have accidentally killed someone,” reads a synopsis supplied by the firm. Starring Shaheizy Sam, Azira Shafinaz, Samara Kenzo, Ruminah Sidek, Adlin Aman Ramlie, the film’s narrative is taken from the backstory of a real event that took place in 1985. Chinese title, “A Long Shot,” about a retired sharpshooter trying to steer the child of a single mother away from a life of crime, will also play in BiFan.

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