Heaven Knows What
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Heaven Knows What

A young woman struggles to reconcile her love for her boyfriend and for heroin, as she finds out that suicide is the only way for her boyfriend to forgive her for her misdeed.

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Heaven Knows What is a gritty and intense drama that explores the harrowing world of addiction and love. The story revolves around a young woman named Harley, who finds herself torn between her deep love for her boyfriend Ilya and her addiction to heroin. As she battles her demons, she becomes entangled in a complex web of despair and self-destruction.

Based on the memoir by Arielle Holmes, who also stars in the film, Heaven Knows What offers a raw and unflinching portrayal of addiction. The movie takes us on a journey through the chaotic streets of New York City, where Harley and her fellow addicts scrounge for their next fix and navigate the dangerous world of drug dealers.

What sets this film apart is its unapologetic and realistic approach. The director, Ben Safdie, captures the desperation and hopelessness of these characters with raw authenticity. The performances, particularly by Arielle Holmes in her mesmerizing debut, are gripping and heart-wrenching.

Heaven Knows What delves into the dark side of love, as Harley becomes convinced that suicide is the only way to prove her devotion to Ilya. This tragic and haunting tale will leave you contemplating the power of addiction and the depths of human desire.

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Heaven Knows What

Release Date:

29 May 2015

Writers:

Arielle Holmes, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein

Awards:

5 wins & 12 nominations

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