Genre: Action, Comedy
Release Date: December 11, 2024 (United States)
Country of Origin: United States
Language: English
Story
The chaotic blend of crime, comedy, and dark romance in Luna in Love follows Jack (Darreon Carbin), an elderly mobster who has spent his entire life on the wrong side of the law, as he spirals out of control following a reckless sugar binge filled with drugs and lust. At the center of his turmoil is his runaway Romanian mail-order bride, Luna, who has mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a series of cryptic clues. Jack becomes obsessed with tracking her down, believing she holds the key to rekindling the excitement and passion he craves in his aging life.
Jack meets a variety of oddball characters on his crazy, crime-filled journey around the city, such as the mysterious crime boss Pu Chi (Zilong Zee), his dependable but careless enforcer J-Bell (John Brandon), and an eccentric clerk (Ilknur Kaygusuz). Each encounter pulls Jack deeper into a world of absurdity and danger, where nothing is as it seems, and everyone has their own twisted agenda.
Luna in Love delves into themes of obsession, longing, and the extent people will go to in order to find love, all while blending dark humor and action packed scenes. The movie follows Jack’s descent into madness as he races against time to uncover the truth about Luna’s disappearance—discovering that love and lust may not be as different as he thought.
Plot Summary
In Luna in Love, an erratic mix of action and dark comedy, a drug- and lust-fueled sugar binge sends an aging mobster’s life spiraling out of control. When his young Romanian mail-order bride runs away, he becomes obsessed with tracking her down, leading to a wild chase full of outrageous encounters and dangerous pursuits. Set in a world where criminal underworld meets absurd humor, the film explores themes of obsession, lust, and the delusional extremes of power. This dark yet comedic tale is sure to entertain audiences with its fast-paced plot, colorful characters, and unpredictable twists.
Cast
Darreon Carbin as Jack
Ilknur Kaygusuz as The Clerk
John Brandon as J-Bell
Zilong Zee as Pu Chi
Ella Mertes as Christine
Isaiah Mathews as Oskar
Emma Johnson as Sophia
Ryan Rapert as Bank Robber 1
Kyle Peek as Jimmy
Angela Dawn as Shop Owner
Ashley Harris as Mama