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About this movie

Genres:
Drama, LGBT
Language:
English
Running time:
1:18:26
Partner rating:
NO RATING
Released:

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Molly Parker Kat
  2. Tracy Wright Vic
  3. Don Mckellar Brian
  4. Sarah Polly
  5. Callum Keith Rennie Billy
  6. Sarah Polley Hilary

Directors

  1. Bruce Mcdonald

Producers

  1. Leonard Farlinger
  2. Jennifer Jonas

Writers

  1. Daniel Maclvor

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Trigger

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The founding members of a legendary female punk outfit are reunited years after their band imploded, and spend a long night reflecting on both their fractured friendship, as well as their moment in the spotlight in this raucous drama from director Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo, Pontypool). Ever since they were little girls, Victoria "Vic" Sawchyn (Tracy Wright) and Kathryn "Kat" Lake (Molly Parker) were inseparable. Eventually, Victoria and K... The founding members of a legendary female punk outfit are reunited years after their band imploded, and spend a long night reflecting on both their fractured friendship, as well as their moment in the spotlight in this raucous drama from director Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo, Pontypool). Ever since they were little girls, Victoria "Vic" Sawchyn (Tracy Wright) and Kathryn "Kat" Lake (Molly Parker) were inseparable. Eventually, Victoria and Kathryn started making music together. Dubbed Trigger, their punk-inspired band went through numerous line-up changes before hitting the perfect formula, and storming the charts. Then as quickly as success came, clashing egos and rampant excess brought it crumbling down like a house of cards. Unfortunately, Victoria and Kathryn's friendship appeared to die along with Trigger. A decade later, however, a small record label announces a benefit concert staged to celebrate women who rock. It's clear that the owners of the label expect Victoria and Kathryn to take part in the event, but when the two former friends come together over dinner both end up feeling responsible for the band's demise. Later, after the concert has ended, the two old friends prepare to attend an after-party, and the details of their turbulent relationship slowly come into focus.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

  1. Positive review
    Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail A mesmerizing talk-a-thon with smart, useful things to say about life, love and rock 'n' roll. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    James Bradshaw, Globe and Mail Shot simply but compellingly, it feels like a polished and practised portrait of rekindled bonds. Full review External link

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