A Simple Midwest Story

A sudden act of violence sends two brothers into a torpor of violence in this first feature from 18-year-old writer-director Blake Eckard. Living on a farm in a backwater burgh with their cousin and stepfather, the Flems have a mundane lifestyle until one of their extended clan ends up dead. Trying to cover up the murder, the boys find themselves committing more atrocities in their efforts to clear their names. Told in flashback, the tale was shot by Eckard on digital video in and around his home state of Missouri. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

Directed by Blake Eckard

Written by Blake Eckard

Produced by Blake Eckard

Cast
Alec Jennings: grandmother
Nathan Marticke: Bandit, Monster
David Blair: Mad Doctor, Monster
Kristy Berry: Kid’s Voice
Doug Bruster: Husband
Andy Townsend: Child
Randy Sego: Grave Robber, Bandit, Monster
Jerry Phillippe: Poong
Tiffany Crouse: Rang
Natasha Eckard: Dae-han
Frank Carroll: Ung-su
Brent Jennings: I-nam