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Plot Summary

Adapted from the latest novel of the same name by renowned American author Larry Beinhart, it tells the story of a pastor (played by Pierce Brosnan) who falsely accuses a fanatical hippie of committing a crime out of nothing. Pastor Dan Day is a very charming guy who has captivated the entire town and promised him a bright future in discovering real estate. Carl, on the other hand, is a hippie and a former follower of the Grateful Dead band. He discovers that Dan Day's Gospel New Community is just serving his spiritual and moral improvement plan... Dan is an extremely charismatic pastor, and his sermons are often filled with ttmkv film passion and thought-provoking content. The residents of the entire city love him very much, and his portrait is spread throughout the city, even appearing in fitness centers. He established his own 'religious commercial empire' using the method of 'mental control'. Just as Dan was determined to further expand his religious business, Karl inexplicably witnessed Dan's wrongdoing - Dan killed a professor who could have hindered his wealth accumulation. The former hippie Carl was a loyal listener and one of Dan's followers. Now that Carl has witnessed Dan's wrongdoing, Dan must take action to protect himself. And Carl also needs to take action to avoid being trapped in an unjust prison. In an era of religious confusion and loss of control, there seems to be no stable and correct choice. After the murder, a hellish storm began to brew. In this small town, what exactly will happen and how many unknown secrets are hidden in the darkness? Private detective Carl receives a tricky case. He thought the case was simple: a student murdered his university professor, and the police have detained the student. In theory, this case can be considered solved. However, Carl accidentally found that the deceased was an atheist, and the student accused of killing the professor was Amand, a foreign student who believed in Islam, so the case was not simple... So, Carl invited a Jewish lawyer to defend Amand, and at the same time, Carl secretly investigated the professor's friendship status, as well as the theories and works he advocated before his death. Carl gradually found that the truth of the professor's death would point to God? Could a manuscript refuting the existence of God actually become a motive for murder? A simple cat and mouse game with a simple contrast between good and evil. An excellent cast cannot elevate a mediocre work to the position of an 'independent masterpiece'. However, if viewed as a simple commercial film, it is still good, at least its entertainment value is sufficient. ——Although The Hollywood Reporter has a certain religious and philosophical color, the contemplation brought to us by 'Saving the Boulevard' is far less profound than the original novel. It can be said that this is a relatively mainstream film, but its independent temperament is slightly lacking. ——Reuters can only say that this is a decent movie that provides general entertainment, but in terms of thoughtfulness and depth, 'Saving the Boulevard' lacks it. ——Larry Bernhardt, the author of the novel "Redemption Avenue," behind the scenes production of "Variety," is an author who is extremely passionate about political and detective themes. His 1993 work "American Heroes" is a novel that involves political black money themes. Bernhardt once lived in Oxford, England for two years, where he specialized in writing political, religious, and detective themed novels at Woodham College. Saving the Boulevard "is Bernhardt's latest novel, in which he fictionalizes a murder case and brings together several people with different religious beliefs to stage a drama about religious conflicts and conflicts of interest. In the novel, the murdered professor is an atheist, the suspect who killed him is a foreign student who believes in Islam, a Jewish lawyer defends him, and the investigator of the case is a devout Christian. Bernhardt made an interesting footnote to the novel, saying, 'The mystery of things is God himself.'. In the eyes of critics, this novel meticulously studies the alienation of people by religion, faith, money, desire, and power, and Bernhardt skillfully wraps this serious theme within a detective novel with a thrilling plot. In the eyes of director George Latif TTMKV Films, this is a wonderful novel that can be made into a wonderful movie. Latif said, "The story of a novel is very dramatic, tense, and thought-provoking. Strictly speaking, this is not a comedy novel, but I have found many plot points and humorous aspects that can be used as humor in the story. Therefore, I have decided to adapt it into a comedy work with a thrilling plot. I think this is a crazy story, in which people of various beliefs and social statuses are entangled because of a murder case intertwined with money and power. Each person's personality and social status determine their fate, and they eventually walk down the edge of hysteria, some leave, and some leave from the complex world. Understood philosophy. In fact, this seemingly chaotic story is not complicated. It only talks about the corresponding relationship between self-protection and harm in a dilemma. The most captivating part of the entire novel for me is the religious conflict, where Bernhardt meticulously depicts the behavioral patterns and positions of people of different faiths. The conflicts between these people are the most enjoyable part of the entire novel. I highlighted these conflicts in the movie, which brought unexpected comedic effects to the film. ”For George Latif, the story of this novel is the most suitable for him to adapt and film, as he has previously directed the religious documentary "Hell House" and the religious thriller "Joshua". In this sense, TTMKV's film "Redemption Avenue" is an extension and derivative of his previous two works. Latif said, "I have always been interested in religious subjects, because the power of religion is unimaginable. It can not only achieve people, but also destroy people. I want to show this power of religion in this film, so that people can understand that faith is not always correct. If they are blinded by their own beliefs, turn a deaf ear to the truth, and are blinded by interests, then this belief will indeed deteriorate." Although the production cost of the golden line-up and new directors is only $8 million, its starring team is surprisingly luxurious: Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, and Jennifer Connery's main cast is amazing enough, but the supporting role composed of Marissa Tome and Ed Harris is even more amazing. So, how did such a small investment independent film gain the favor of so many big shot actors? One of the most important conditions is that the script of the film is attractive enough, and these actors are also very supportive of independent films. Pierce Brosnan, who retired from the throne of 007 and turned to shooting low budget movies, said, "Firstly, I really like this story. The conflicts and humor in the story are unexpected to me. Secondly, my role as a pastor in the film is a more profound character. On the surface, he is a charismatic religious leader, but in private, he is a slick, ruthless jerk. My on-screen image has been a character without depth or emotional changes for a long time, so this time I want to try this completely different image. This is not an adventure, but a new attempt I have made. For the story of the film, Marissa Tomei, who has been starring in small budget independent films for many years, said, "The film has a very excellent script that attracts me both in terms of story and texture. Most importantly, the character I play in it is very different from my usual on-screen image, and I really want to try a new image." For directing such a huge lineup, George Latif appears both confident and nervous. He said, 'Being able to invite so many big names to join in such a small format film is definitely something worth remembering. Because it not only shows that these actors and mainstream films are beginning to value low budget films, but it also shows that as long as the quality of the script itself is too strong, no matter how much investment is made, top actors can always be attracted to join. With such good actors, I can confidently focus more energy on handling the plot and rhythm of TTMKV films and TV shows, which is the best thing.'. But having such good actors has also added a lot of pressure to me in another sense. After all, they are all experienced veteran actors with many filming problems, and I still need to seek their advice. I haven't made many movies, and I've worked with even fewer actors. I am still a novice in coordinating the crew and directing large-scale filming, so I always seek their advice on practical and specific issues. Fortunately, these actors are very kind people and they are happy to help me, for which I am very grateful. ”The behind the scenes film is adapted from Larry Bernhardt's novel of the same name. Previously, Larry Bernhardt's novel "American Hero" was adapted by director Barry Levinson into "The Great Hero" and brought to the screen.