Screen Rantis proud to present an exclusive clip fromHoard, which hits select theaters on Friday, September 6. The film first debuted at the Venice International Film Festival and was highly acclaimed, winning three awards. It follows seven-year-old Maria who must endure her mother’s obsessive hoarding, despite the strain it puts on the family. Taking place in 1984 and 1994 London, the official synopsis teases that Maria “must confront the madness and trauma of her late mother” when a stranger appears on her doorstep years later.
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Luna Carmoon serves as the writer and director ofHoardwith Loran Dunn, Helen Simmons, and Andrew Starke onboard as producers. Saura Lightfoot-Leon stars as teenage Maria, and is known for her work onMasters of the Air,Life After Life, andHard Pass. Lily-Beau Leach, Deba Hekmat, Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), Hayley Squires, and Samantha Spiro are also included in the main cast. Check out the sneak peek below and catchHoardin theaters this weekend.
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The trailer depicts an aggressive, yet affectionate relationship between its main characters.
Screen Rant’sexclusive sneak peekofHoardsees Quinn offer Lightfoot-Leon a spoonful of an unknown substance. The two go head-to-head on the couch before she accepts it, spitting it out only seconds later. Quinn proceeds to pour what appears to be beer down Lightfoot-Leon’s throat, and she pushes him away.
The scene is heightened by its lack of dialogue, as the characters appear to be taking on the roles of animal and master.
This is further exemplified when Quinn uses a jacket as a makeshift muleta and taunts Lightfoot-Leon. The twoimitate a bullfightin their living room, which viewers see is also playing on the television screen. It quickly turns into a wrestling match, and whether they are trying to hug or harm is up for interpretation.
TheofficialHoardtrailergives more insight into the film, further depicting an aggressive relationship between the main characters. However, it also shows that Lightfoot-Leon and Quinn have an underlying affection for one another, and the dichotomy of the two promises an intriguing watch.
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Hoard is a 2023 drama exploring the intricate bond between Maria and her mother, as Maria transitions from childhood into adulthood. The narrative unfolds with Maria confronting her past after encountering memories and new acquaintances that revive suppressed emotions, resulting in a poignant reflection on loss and memory.
