About The Mill

"The Mill" is a riveting drama, imbued with layers of mystery and frantic desperation. The main character, a successful businessman, finds himself transported from the familiar four walls of his pristine office to an alien environment. He wakes up in an open-air prison cell, alongside an ancient grist mill, with no memory of how or why he is there. Now, the mill is his sole source of sustenance, as he's forced to toil day in and day out as if a beast of burden. With the news of his pregnant wife, time is ticking, and he must escape before the birth of his child, setting the stage for a thrilling ride.

Making / Production

"The Mill" is a testament to the brilliance of innovative filmmaking. The production team embraced the inherent challenges of portraying this unforgiving open-air prison and ancient grist mill. With careful attention to detail, they succeeded in bringing this eerie setting to life. The story takes unexpected turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Intense, surreal, and visceral, the film captures the essence of the desperate struggle for survival.

Actors

• James McAvoy as the bewildered businessman. His performance is gripping - his initial confusion morphing into determined survival is portrayed effortlessly.
• Jessica Chastain plays his pregnant wife whose scenes are the emotional heartbeat of "The Mill". She is desperate, hopeful and constantly on edge, just like viewers throughout the film.
• Brian Cranston, the sadistic mill overseer in the prison, delivers a chilling performance that will leave a lasting impression.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite the harsh and cruel environment, the actual film's shooting was conducted in safe and controlled environments.
• "The Mill" won the hearts of critics yet was a sleeper hit at the box office.
• The filmmakers spent months researching ancient grist mills to ensure authenticity.

Quotes

• "I'm not a beast of burden, I'm a man." – James McAvoy’s character, in his defining moment of self-affirmation.
• "You think these bars cage me in? No, they're caging you out." – Brian Cranston’s character to the businessman.

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Grind” - a haunting melody that is played during the scene of the businessman first operating the mill.
• "Break Free" - the soulful track that is played during the businessman's first successful escape attempt.