Nomads (2010 film)

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Nomads
Directed byRicardo Benet
Screenplay byRicardo Benet
Starring Lucy Liu
Release date
  • October 19, 2010 (2010-10-19)(Morelia)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Nomads is a 2010 drama film directed and written by Ricardo Benet, the film is starring Lucy Liu. The film was filmed and premiered in Mexico and New York City and its release was scheduled for January 22, 2011. [1]

Contents

Premise

The story centers on a documentary filmmaker (Lucy Liu) who is making a picture about subway suicides.

Cast

Production

The filming locations and scenes were made in New York City, United States and Mexico, during October, 2009. [2]

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References

  1. "'Nomads' pic bred in Mexico". The Hollywood Reporter . John Hecht. 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  2. Nomads - Filming Locations