Stockade

In this updated meditation on the pursuit of the American dream, Ahlam is a Lebanese immigrant artist living in New York City. In dire financial straits and desperate to find the funds to extend her artist’s visa, Ahlam agrees to deliver a mysterious package to the Hudson Valley. Upon her arrival upstate, she encounters shady characters and quirky neighbors as she is unwittingly drawn into the world of ancient artifact trafficking. Every step of the way, Stockade keeps viewers guessing, and with its naturalistic yet expressionistic aesthetic, this noir thriller makes a unique addition to the crime genre.