Samir (film)

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Samir is a 2019 drama / crime and thriller film about a real estate agent who is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent to prison for thirteen years. After he served his sentence in prison, he does everything in his power to get even with the people who have destroyed his life. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

A real estate agent named Samir (Ethan Rains) gets setup by his colleagues and decides to take matters into his own hands by giving them what they deserve with a taste of revenge and pain.

Cast

ActorRole
Ethan Rains Samir
Sprague Grayden Autumn [5]
Michelle Lukes Mercedes
Mary Apick Zahra [5]
Jeremy Glazer Daniel
Max DeckerVictor
Peter Greene Valentine [6]
Logan ArevaloMichael
Kelvin Han Yee Frank
Tyrone Evans ClarkBrian [6]
Corbin ReidLeila
Robert A FordMarlon [6]
Sam SakoSalim Khan
Christopher KriesaGary
Virgo PhillipsMeredith
Kondwani PhiriGuantanamo Bay Soldier
Marie BogaczNurse Sophie
Thomas HautaniemiSoldier
James KillebrewPeter
Mark KrenikJoey
Suzshi LangCoffee Shop Carrie
Brandon Garic NotchSoldier
Elester LathamElderly patient

Production

Crew

Development

Release

On October 18, 2019, the film was released to the public. [4]

Accolades

Samir is an official selection for the 2019 Heartland International Film Festival. [8] [9]

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