SYNOPSIS
Ethan, a young biochemist, and his friend Ben are on the rooftop of the family cannabis farm when they receive devastating news: Ethan’s parents have died in a car accident. Four years later, Ethan runs the farm, having become his sister Charlotte's legal guardian. Ethan has spent much of his time developing his latest cannabis strain, the Holy Grail, a plant that can erase fear from anyone who smokes it. But Ethan himself suffers from crippling agoraphobia and is unable to enjoy the very creation he's so proud of. Charlotte, now in charge of the farm’s maintenance, is frustrated by her brother's overprotective nature and his refusal to leave the farm. When she and Ben go out for Halloween celebrations, Ethan’s anxiety drives him into hiding.
Meanwhile, the Holy Grail has caught the attention of dangerous individuals. A group of Yakuza gangsters, led by the Wakagashira, has learned of the strain and intends to seize the cannabis farm. Kiko, one of Ethan's colleagues, has been kidnapped, and when the gang arrives at the farm, they take Charlotte and Ben as hostages. In the midst of this chaos, a trio of assassins — Ava, Ono, and Zez — infiltrates the farm. Ava, who smokes the Holy Grail, gains the ability to think for herself and decides to protect Ethan, revealing that the Yakuza want to steal the plant for their own purposes.
As the Yakuza close in, Ethan is forced to confront his own fears and trust those around him. Ava helps him navigate the farm’s dangers, but tragedy strikes when Steve, a farm hand, is killed. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Ben struggle to escape their captors, with Charlotte managing to evade capture by using her strength in a desperate moment. The Yakuza's plans continue to unravel, as Ethan, Ava, and Kiko join forces to rescue Charlotte and defeat the Wakagashira.
In a tense final confrontation, Charlotte, with the help of Ethan and Ava, defeats the Yakuza, throwing the Holy Grail to outsmart their leader and kill him. The farm returns to normal, and Ethan's desire to travel — something he's kept at bay for years — is rekindled. The journey to Amsterdam looms on the horizon as Ethan finally begins to believe in the freedom he's longed for, both for himself and those around him. The adventure for both healing and exploration has only just begun.
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
RUDY LENZ
The Vancouver filmmaker began his journey at 11, learning how to direct and edit before furthering his skills after school going into commercial marketing. Acquiring a formal film education, he entered the independent film scene as a lighting technician before joining the union under the same position, contributing for a decade. Now making his directorial debut with a short film developed during this time, Rudy aims to direct a feature for a major production company, showcasing his dedication and storytelling skills to captivate audiences worldwide.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
ANDY HODGSON
Born in Ecuador, Andy graduated from Vancouver’s Capilano University’s Cinematography program in 2004. He quickly realized his passion for filmmaking and began producing and shooting short films. In 2017, Andy Produced the feature film Woodland. He also Produced Brother, I Cry, a Telefilm Talent to Watch-funded feature. He followed up with his very own feature film, El Suspiro De Silencio. All three films are now on Amazon Prime and other VOD platforms. Alongside producing, Andy is a Director of Photography, shooting movies for networks like Oprah Winfrey, Netflix, Tubi and Lifetime.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
JESSIE ANTHONY
Writer/Director/Producer Jessie Anthony is a proud Haudenosaunee woman from the Onondaga Nation, Beaver Clan, in Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. A graduate of Capilano University, she won Telefilm’s Talent to Watch for her award-winning feature "Brother, I Cry." Jessie is the Executive Producer of Pass Through Productions Inc. and a television writer for CTV's Indigenous comedy *Acting Good.* She continues to champion Indigenous storytelling across film and television.
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