Rainbow Time — Trailer

added: Thu, Oct 20th '16

Check out the trailer for the bittersweet indie dramedy "Rainbow Time," starring Timm Sharp (Starz's Blunt Talk) and Melanie Lynskey (HBO's Togetherness) as a couple whose relationship is tested when a special-needs sibling -- played by the film's writer-director Linas Phillips (Bass Ackwards) -- comes to stay at their home with the intention of completing a long-gestating DIY action movie.

Executive produced by actors-filmmakers-brothers Jay and Mark Duplass, the film, which premiered at this year's SXSW, also stars Tobin Bell. It's scheduled to be released in theaters and on VOD November 4.

synopsis:
Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older mentally challenged brother Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults he pressures him to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi (now 40, and still a virgin) moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend Lindsay. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times. When Shonzi's begging become threats to reveal secrets from their past, Todd must find the courage to be honest with Lindsay, even if it means the end of their relationship.

directed by Linas Phillips

starring Melanie Lynskey, Timm Sharp, Linas Phillips, Tobin Bell

release date November 4, 2016 (in theaters and on VOD)