Flowers uses a mix of distinguished actors and less-known performers to capture the tense emotion of each characterization. To prepare for their roles, the cast merged with Cayman locals, trading off their acting knowledge with the natives' expertise of the island world. It was a "get down and get dirty" experience filming on the islands, according to Flowers, but one that certainly paid off.
Victor Rasuk particularly illuminates the screen with his portrayal of Fritz. He brilliantly fuses humble sweetness and an outer tough-guy persona, oscillating between affection for Pippa and willful execution of his gang responsibilities.
"I think Victor is going to be one of the great actors of our generation," praises Flowers. Rasuk's hard work prior to filming is revealed in his flawless accent and authentic island vibe-a success probably attributed to his undercover immersion in a local high school and time spent hanging out with natives rather than at the production's hotel.
Of course, you cannot miss the token heart-throb. Deviating from his British stud role in "Pirates of the Caribbean," Bloom truly succeeds as a vibrant but unsettled islander with "raw, animalistic emotion" as described by director Flowers. His character's behavior provides viewers with initial enchantment and then ultimate horror at the story on the island.
When creating "Haven," Flowers first wrote a scene that now falls nearly halfway through the film, in which Bloom's character presents a short narration about his past. This troubled childhood forms the basis of "Haven's" intent: to demonstrate the rawness of island life and the ferocity that can ensue from even small sparks. It's "real kids doing real things," as Flowers puts it, and the film successfully depicts this real fragility and tragedy of the Cayman Islands.
After growing up in the islands, where film was not a dominant entertainment, Frankie Flowers has burst onto the scene with a pure sense of storytelling so unique to today's film-making. The Cayman Islands may not have been a true haven for the characters of this twisted, captivating tale, but "Haven" is an escape from familiarity that will certainly charm and enlighten audiences.
Victor Rasuk particularly illuminates the screen with his portrayal of Fritz. He brilliantly fuses humble sweetness and an outer tough-guy persona, oscillating between affection for Pippa and willful execution of his gang responsibilities.
"I think Victor is going to be one of the great actors of our generation," praises Flowers. Rasuk's hard work prior to filming is revealed in his flawless accent and authentic island vibe-a success probably attributed to his undercover immersion in a local high school and time spent hanging out with natives rather than at the production's hotel.
Of course, you cannot miss the token heart-throb. Deviating from his British stud role in "Pirates of the Caribbean," Bloom truly succeeds as a vibrant but unsettled islander with "raw, animalistic emotion" as described by director Flowers. His character's behavior provides viewers with initial enchantment and then ultimate horror at the story on the island.
When creating "Haven," Flowers first wrote a scene that now falls nearly halfway through the film, in which Bloom's character presents a short narration about his past. This troubled childhood forms the basis of "Haven's" intent: to demonstrate the rawness of island life and the ferocity that can ensue from even small sparks. It's "real kids doing real things," as Flowers puts it, and the film successfully depicts this real fragility and tragedy of the Cayman Islands.
After growing up in the islands, where film was not a dominant entertainment, Frankie Flowers has burst onto the scene with a pure sense of storytelling so unique to today's film-making. The Cayman Islands may not have been a true haven for the characters of this twisted, captivating tale, but "Haven" is an escape from familiarity that will certainly charm and enlighten audiences.
