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Heart Strings

Directed by Ate de Jong
United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom
2024
112 mins

Heart Strings is a cinematic ode to the heartland of America, where the authentic sounds of Americana music tell a story of ambition, truth, and the pursuit of dreams.

Billie, a widowed gravesite caretaker, meets Lucky Fontana, a singer-songwriter ready to defy his past for stardom. Their paths intertwine when they decide to pose as a married couple on the reality TV talent show Americana Dream, eyeing the life-changing prize of fame and fortune.

Naturally, their relationship evolves, hinting at a deeper connection that transcends the façade of their performance. Will it connect past, present, and future? Are they willing to sacrifice their dreams of success for real love and real-life music?

  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    International Premiere
  • Director
    Ate de Jong
  • Cast
    Ian MacConell, Stephan Said, Maggie Koerner, Carly Johnson, A.J. Haynes, Jonathan de Azevedo, Sam Varga, Michelle Malentino
  • Writer
    Ate de Jong, Steven Gaydos
  • Genre
    Drama, Music/Musical
  • Theme
    Drama, Music

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