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XOXO (film)
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Wikipedia article
'xoxo' is a 2016 American drama film directed by Christopher Louie and starring Sarah Hyland, Graham Phillips, Brett DelBuono, Hayley Kiyoko, Colin Woodell, Ryan Hansen, Ione Skye, and Chris D'Elia. It is based on a story by Louie and is written by Dylan Meyer. It was produced by Joe Russell, Christopher Louie, Daniel Shafer and Max Leitman and released on August 26, 2016, by Netflix.
Premise
The lives of six strangers collide during a frenetic night of romance and dream chasing when a young DJ is given a chance to perform at a festival.
Cast
* Sarah Hyland as Krystal
* Graham Phillips as Ethan
* Brett DelBuono as Tariq
* Hayley Kiyoko as Shanni
* Colin Woodell as Ray
* Ryan Hansen as Avilo
* Ione Skye as Ethan's Mom
* Chris D'Elia as Neil
* Ian Anthony Dale as Anders
* Henry Zaga as Jordan
* LaMonica Garret as Chopper
* Brianne Howey as Darla
* Medalion Rahimi as Nikki
* Sam Aotaki as Chelsea
* Peter Gilroy as Jayce
* Scotty Dickert as Bo/Drug guy
* Marci Miller as Alien girl
* Christopher Foley as Brock
* Brett Davis as Vince
* Lars Slind as Chad
*Kenajuan Bentley as Joe
*Laird Macintosh as Mr. Henderson
*Joe Russell as Sound Tech
*Alex Rich as Nice Raver Guy
*Keelin Woodell as Cuddle Puddle Girl
*Casey Strand as Secretary
*Kelly Marie Tran as Butterfly Rave Girl
Music
Soundtrack
Production
In July 2015, it was announced Sarah Hyland, Chris D'Elia, and Graham Phillips, had joined the cast of the film, with Dylan Meyer writing the screenplay, while Netflix will produce and distribute the film. That same month, Hayley Kiyoko and Colin Woodell joined the cast of the film, while Christopher Louie wrote the story and directed the film. In June 2016, Pete Tong
joined the film as a producer and music supervisor.
Sarah Hyland and Graham Phillips have confirmed that 'XOXO' was filmed in multiple music festivals and raves around Los Angeles.
Release
'XOXO' was made available through Netflix on August 26, 2016. It ran for one week at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles August 24 through August 31.
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 71% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 5.81/10. Nick Murray opined in 'The Village Voice' that the film "may be as predictable as an EDM song, but it too offers pleasures to those willing to give themselves over to its rhythms."References
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