Vertical Entertainment acquired the distribution rights to “Mean Dreams,” a coming-of-age thriller starring Bill Paxton, at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday.
The movie, directed by Nathan Morlando, also stars Colm Feore, Sophie Nélisse and Josh Wiggins. It tells the story of two 15-year-old lovers, Jonas (Wiggins) and Casey (Nélisse), who set off on a journey together. Jonas urges Casey to flee with him when he decides that her abusive situation at home has become worse, and he steals drug money from her corrupt cop father Wayne Caraway (Paxton) to finance their escape. Caraway eventually begins his pursuit of the pair, who are forced to make a life-altering decision.