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Depart from It

  • 2025
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Depart from It (2025)
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An old friend's death forces now escort and drug carrier Alexes Mows to go back to her hometown and face a past that she has tried to leave behind. But when secret demons catch up with her, ... Read allAn old friend's death forces now escort and drug carrier Alexes Mows to go back to her hometown and face a past that she has tried to leave behind. But when secret demons catch up with her, she must make a decision between life and death.An old friend's death forces now escort and drug carrier Alexes Mows to go back to her hometown and face a past that she has tried to leave behind. But when secret demons catch up with her, she must make a decision between life and death.

  • Director
    • Shawntay Dalon
  • Writer
    • Shawntay Dalon
  • Stars
    • Shawntay Dalon
    • Ciarah Amaani
    • Dale Dobson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    100
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shawntay Dalon
    • Writer
      • Shawntay Dalon
    • Stars
      • Shawntay Dalon
      • Ciarah Amaani
      • Dale Dobson
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shawntay Dalon
    Shawntay Dalon
    • Alexes Mows
    Ciarah Amaani
    Ciarah Amaani
    • Lauri
    Dale Dobson
    Dale Dobson
    • Michael
    Marcus Woods
    Marcus Woods
    • Tony Boatwright
    Robert Q Jackson
    Robert Q Jackson
    • Attorney Gaines
    Grover McCants
    Grover McCants
    • Mayor Nathaniel Washington
    Ali Amine
    Ali Amine
    • Levi
    Jezar Riches
    • Sasha
    Zakiyyah BG
    Zakiyyah BG
    • Laina
    Heather Neeley Tibbets
    • Whitney
    Larry E Jackson
    • Detective Peters
    Chris Ewing
    • Jason
    Lauren Session
    Lauren Session
    • Fallon
    Jillian Craighead
    Jillian Craighead
    • Bunny…
    Cheri Amor
    • Lola
    Gabriel Woods
    • Young Tony
    Hugh M. Duneghy II
    • Deacon Boatwright
    Ebony Dickens
    Ebony Dickens
    • Ebony
    • Director
      • Shawntay Dalon
    • Writer
      • Shawntay Dalon
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    10Wendy-660

    Amazing writing & story!!

    This movie had me hooked from the very beginning . It just gets right to the point, no frill. No 20-30 minutes of backstory. I love the way you just jump right into it and it takes off. Such great writing by Shawntay Dalon who I'd always envisioned as a comedy writer, but damn can she do drama and do it well!! This story hit me right in the feels, being a product of the foster care system I've seen some similar stuff happen to people and a few of her scenes the raw emotion of her performance indeed had me in tears.

    I hope to see more movies from her in the future-please watch this one! You won't regret it.
    10lavenya

    Awesome

    This movie was well directed by Shawntay Dalon and the cast did an excellent job of bringing their character to life very touching and Heartfelt...Bravo.... Job well done by all...May God continue to use you and soar you to Higher Heights...to God the glory.... If you have not seen this Movie you are missing a treat ....So proud of this Movie and the work and energy you have put into this ....I am always amazed at your dedication and determination...You Had a powerful cast and you made it happen...Congratulations keep up the great work...You are such an inspiration to us all...you put your heat into everything you do.
    10LeeW-31

    Great movie

    Always love Shawntay Dalon's movies good content great plot twist and always informative she speaks out for the unspoken for. The actor are familiar faces that always deliver . The chemistry is is impeccable. Seasoned actors that I saw on empire Brooklyn 99 a few other local detroit independent films also .Depart from it is one an American story all so often and unfortunately true the city of Detroit with the high crime areas through out the citý that is often ignored by the powers that be so it ends in tragic situations bad for the victims for these type of crimes but I'm glad that these team of directors actors and writer came through.
    10doctordee55

    All In From Beginning To End!!

    I had to pause after the first scene! The whole opening was so engaging that it drew me in! I was so captivated that I had to pause and take a breather before continuing. From beginning to end, there was no way I could take my eyes off of the screen, nor could I refrain from the anticipation or wonder of what the outcome would be. I was engaged by all of the characters, both negatively and positively depending on the roles they played. My how they played their roles. I am not partial just because I personally know at least half of the cast, and have worked with about as many. I was far distant from looking at them as people I knew. They were in character throughout, and did it to the utmost!

    The best part about the entire film is the awakening, the message in terms of sex trafficking, rape, and all of the other related evil exploits that go on in our world today. Perhaps it was a call to action of sorts.

    You should see this one!!
    10lipscombevan-72604

    Absolutely amazing

    This movie was one of the greatest movies I have ever seen each character played the parts absolutely well I've already watched this movie quite a few times already and I know I'll definitely watch the movie a couple more times everyone in the movie is so absolutely talented I swear this movie will have you hooked the whole time from beginning to end just like I was every time I watched it each part of the movie was definitely well played out each scene was absolutely amazing everyone who acted in it once again did an absolutely wonderful job this movie is definitely one of my favorites to watch.

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production company
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