Cleopatra Entertainment is bringing two new films to Digital Video on December 15: BEFORE WE LEAVE TUSCANY, a warm-hearted romantic comedy set in the Italian countryside, and KING OF THE RING, a boxing drama inspired by the life of Chilean fighter Arturo Godoy.
BEFORE WE LEAVE TUSCANY
An uplifting story of friendship, renewal and the pleasures of La Dolce Vita.
Set in a charming villa in the heart of Tuscany, BEFORE WE LEAVE TUSCANY follows three people from different cultures who find themselves brought together while each is searching for a fresh start.
A stressed-out mother retreats to the Italian countryside for some peace and quiet, where she meets a welcoming local innkeeper and a novelist struggling to overcome writer’s block. As their lives begin to intertwine, the trio discover unexpected common ground. Friendship, delicious food, wine and the beauty of their surroundings help them move beyond their personal troubles.
The film offers a gentle, romantic escape into the Tuscan countryside, celebrating the comfort of human connection and the restorative power of a change of scenery.
Before We Leave Tuscany
- Director: Péter Szajki
- Starring: Lili Bordán, Steve Pound, Paolo Spezzaferri
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 96 mins
“Very sweet, tender, and romantic comedy, featuring an ‘American perspective’ on Italian life and finding comfort in the scenic escapism of the Italian countryside.” — IMDb
KING OF THE RING
The remarkable true story of Chilean boxer Arturo Godoy, who went 15 rounds with Joe Louis.
Set in New York City in 1940, KING OF THE RING follows a Chilean boxer and an ambitious dancer who arrive in America hoping to make their dreams come true. When an opportunistic immigrant offers to help them, their relationships become tangled in a dangerous love triangle. As ambition takes hold, trust breaks down and the promise of a better life grows increasingly complicated.
Starring Marko Zaror (John Wick: Chapter 4), Uriah Hall and Benjamín Vicuña, the film tells the story of legendary Chilean boxer Arturo Godoy. In pursuit of the American Dream, Godoy fought for the world heavyweight title against Joe Louis, going the distance in a 15-round bout.
Dancing in the Ring
- Director: Rodrigo Sepúlveda
- Starring: Marko Zaror, Benjamín Vicuña, Uriah Hall, Fiorella Bottaioli, Eyal Meyer
- Genre: Drama
- User Rating: ★ 6.3
Blending boxing history with the immigrant experience, KING OF THE RING is a story of perseverance, ambition and the human spirit.
