

Remission
2014-04-14 · 19 min · ★ 6.0
Two young men and a boy roam the overgrown English countryside, seeking to escape a deadly virus. The two men are forced to take a horrific decision after the boy's behaviour puts them in increasing danger - but is it too late to cheat death? 'Remission' is a brooding fable exploring the paradoxes of sexuality and survival. Loosely adapted from "The Pardoner's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer.
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- Directors
- Christopher Brown
- Production companies
- Fourth Culture Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Cai BrigdenMax
Antony De LiseoBoy
Lucy ChappellWomanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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