The Circuit
Bloodshed, political debate, safe words – it’s the dinner party from hell
Genres
Overview
Newly arrived in town Nat and Gabe accept a dinner invitation from the volatile Hungarian Helene and her boorish husband Sasha. Whilst the other guests, ex-Bananarama member Marty, Angie, who 'makes bullets' and the supposedly suicidal Danny are affable enough, Nat and Gabe are shocked by their hosts' very public rows and Gabe's attempt at peace-making is awkwardly received. Nat is taken aback when virtual stranger Helene confides in her about Sasha's suspected infidelity and Gabe is rudely rebuffed when he tries to have a heart to heart with Sasha. After Helene physically attacks her husband the newcomers are desperate to leave but when Danny drops a bombshell Gabe is torn between responsibility and the easy way out.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
40 min
Release Date
2016-08-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
7
Adeel Akhtar
Gabe
Eva Birthistle
Nat
Tobias Menzies
Sasha
Victoria Hamilton
Helene
Desiree Akhavan
Angie
Nicola Walker
Marty
Paul Ready
Danny
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