Take

Jul 25, 2008

1h 38m

★ 5.3

It takes a moment to steal a lifetime.

Overview

The lives of two strangers - a struggling mother and a gambling addict - meet in tragedy. Years pass, and they must come to terms with themselves, and one another.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Crossing Paths

Take Trailers

Cast

Ana

Minnie Driver

Saul

Jeremy Renner

Wendy

Emily Harrison

Mark

Rocky Marquette

Sam

Paul Schackman

Female Patron

Veronica Lauren

Terrel

Louis Mandylor

Shoe Sales Girl

Allison Miller

Jesse

Bobby Coleman

Marty Nichols

David Denman

Steven

Adam Rodriguez

Benjamin Gregor

Bill McKinney

A house by the sea has stood vacant for many years, after misfortune befell several owners, which an artist painting the house explains to a passergy. A cross-editing of principal material from two Chilean films, LA CASA ESTA VACIA and LA DAMA DE LA MUERTE, with the addition of new American-made footage, to create a single story.

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