In a world ravaged by a deadly virus, a young boy is faced with losing everything as he journeys through a shattered world, shrouded in silence and overtaken by the infected and the conflict-torn remnants of humanity in the award-winning sci-fi horror-thriller BEYOND THE WASTELAND (formerly titled M), debuting on Digital November 5 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The sophomore feature by Vardan Tozija, the film stars Matej Sivakov (Marko), Sashko Kocev (Marko’s father), Aleksandar Nicovski (Miko), Kamka Tocinovski (Miko’s mother), Bojana Gregoric Vejzovic, and Verica Nedeska (Marko’s mother). BEYOND THE WASTELAND received the coveted and rarely awarded Programmers’ Choice Award at the 26th Annual Dances With Films: NY., the city’s leading indie film festival. In addition, the film was awarded a Special Mention/Balkan Competition and nominated for the Grand Prix at the Sofia International Film Festival. The film lands on Blu-ray™ January 7.
Synopsis:
Deep in a secluded forest, Marko lives in isolation under the watchful eye of his overprotective father, who is determined to keep his young son safe from the Evil Ones. Deeply lonely, and increasingly curious about the outside world, Marko yearns to uncover the secrets of life beyond the forest and begins venturing further from home. But after a cruel turn of events grants his wish sooner than he ever imagined, Marko is forced to flee and embark on a grim journey filled with unknown dangers and a glimpse into a world forever changed.
Country of Origin: Republic of North Macedonia (a co-production between North Macedonia, Croatia, Kosovo and Greece)
BEYOND THE WASTELAND has a runtime of approximately 99 minutes and is not rated.
