Burn Country
Synopsis (Short)
A former Afghan journalist seeking asylum discovers the dark underbelly of his new small-town home in Northern California.
Synopsis (Long)
As a former “fixer” for journalists in Afghanistan, Osman (Dominic Rains) finds asylum in a small California town. Promised a job as a crime reporter for the local paper, and a home with his best friend’s mother, the town sheriff (Melissa Leo), Osman is ready to settle in. But, when the job falls through, Osman finds himself restless and looking for action. His attempts to get to know the area lead him to develop friendships with an elusive local actress, Sandra (Rachel Brosnahan), and a charming local troublemaker named Lindsay (James Franco). But, when a dead body turns up and Lindsay goes missing, Osman must face the possible evil lurking just beneath the surface and the depths of his new home’s darkness.
Written By
Paul Felten & Ian Olds
Director
Ian Olds
Produced By
Caroline von Kuhn
Jennifer Glynn
Lily Whitsitt
Executive Producers:
Robert Afshar
George Rush
Cast
Dominic Rains
Melissa Leo
James Franco
Rachel Brosnahan
Thomas Jay Ryan
Tim Kniffin
