A Thousand and One (2023)

Times change. Love stays the same.

A Thousand and One (2023) poster

Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.

Director: A.V. Rockwell
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gary Gunn
Cinematography: Eric K. Yue
Editing: Sabine Hoffman, Kristan Sprague
Production: Sight Unseen Pictures, Makeready, Hillman Grad Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Português, Español
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

new york city, parent child relationship, convicted felon, woman director, felon, 1990s, mother son relationship

Trailer

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More Films by Director: A.V. Rockwell
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Thousand and One about?
Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.
Who directed A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One was directed by A.V. Rockwell.
Who stars in A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One stars Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Terri Abney.
How long is A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is A Thousand and One?
A Thousand and One is a Drama, Crime film.
How much did A Thousand and One gross?
A Thousand and One grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was A Thousand and One produced?
A Thousand and One was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Thousand and One?
The themes of A Thousand and One include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.