Bound (2023 film)
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- Isaac Hirotsu Woofter
- Tom & Akemi Woofter
- Gil Elbaz
- David Robert Fulkerson
- Ramin Karimloo
- Tom Kelly
- Mark Allen Kincer
- Ashwin Kulkarni
- Lauren Legacki
- Nelda Law
- Alexandra Faye Sadeghian
- Daniel & Robert Woofter
- Ronald Woofter
- Tim & Joni Woofter
- Tom X
- Maximillan Lewin
- Jake Simpson
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| Directed by | Isaac Hirotsu Woofter |
| Written by | Isaac Hirotsu Woofter |
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| Edited by | Kristian Otero |
| Music by | Ethan Startzman |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bound (sometimes stylized "BOUND") is a 2023 American crime-drama/thriller and feature directorial debut from former Broadway actor[1] turned screenwriter, Isaac Hirotsu Woofter.[2] The indie film is about a homeless runaway who gets back on her feet with the help of some "found family" before returning home to confront her dark past..[3]
Bound is loosely based on true events from lead Actor Alexandra Faye Sadeghian's childhood that left her battling trauma. The film cover topics like mental illness and family.[4][5]
The story takes place in and around New York City,[6] but most of the filming took place in New Jersey.
When Bella discovers that her mentally ill uncle/stepfather, Gordy, hid her college acceptance letter, she kicks him out of the house, believing it to be for good. However, when her mother, Yeva, allows Gordy back, Bella and her pocket squirrel, Bandit, flee to New York City with no money, no friends and no plan to return.
In New York, Bella finds support from Marta, an undocumented immigrant; Owais, a lonely veteran; and Standrick, an insecure clothing designer. Bella begins to thrive until she uncovers an unlikely and horrifying connection. This revelation drives Bella to act impulsively without consulting her new "found family," resulting in devastating consequences.
Bella and her friends devise dangerous plan to break free from Gordy. The plan fluctuates between success and failure, ultimately finding resolution with the help of an unexpected person.
Cast
The ensemble is made up mostly of diverse veteran stage actors,[7] including 5 Broadway performers; Karimloo,[8] Carroll[9], Tewari[10], Woofter, Mohseni[11] (who makes her Broadway debut in 2025),[12] and Bandit,[13] a live flying squirrel (aka sugar glider).
- Ramin Karimloo[14] as Owais
- Jessica Pimentel[15] as Marta
- Bryant Carroll[16] as Gordy
- Pooya Mohseni[17] as Yeva
- Alexandra Faye Sadeghian as Bella
- Jaye Alexander[18] as Standrick
- Josh Alscher[19] as Donnie
- Alok Tewari[20] as Shoaib
- Miguel Izaguirre as Cesar
- Ethan Herschenfeld as Tariq
- Bandit[21] as Bandit
Reviews
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Bound has an 91% approval rating, based on eleven reviews.[22]
ReviewRon's Ronak Kotecha states that although "the last few scenes seem implausible...the complexity and depth of this film is definitely worth the price of admission."[23]
Tony Asankomah of GH Movie Freak says "Bound is sure to leave viewers with a profound reflection on the human capacity for change and the strength found in shared struggles...however, it might not pack enough to win over all audiences."[24]
Vague Visages's Q.V. Hough, says "...the feature directorial debut from actor Isaac Hirotsu Woofter, spotlights the struggles of fringe society characters but falls apart with its confusing editing and narrative structure."[25]
Dan Lybarger of Film Threat wrote that "New York has been filmed a lot over the last century and a half, but if Bound is any indication, the city that never sleeps has more promising tales to come."[26]