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Fairytale in New York

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Action · Thriller

On Christmas Eve in New York City, an unassuming cab driver decides to take one last ride before heading home to celebrate with his estranged son. After a run-in with a gang of criminals, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to retrieve his kid's priceless Christmas gift.

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Directors
Jalmari Helander
Production companies
Lionsgate, Flynn Picture Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Planned

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Aaron PierreAaron Pierre

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