The Accidental Getaway Driver – Watch the trailer for the new film from Sing J. Lee

Long (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây (Dustin Nguyen), and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan. When complications arise, the fugitives and their hostage hole up at a motel, and a tense waiting game unfolds.

The film stars Hiệp Trần Nghĩa, Dustin Nguyen, Dali Benssalah, Phi Vũ, and Gabrielle Chan.

Sing J. Lee’s striking visuals and mood driven aesthetic set the tone for unnerving intensity, punctuated by moments of humor and warmth. Inspired by a true story, this is not just a crime film, but a stirring portrait of this lonely, old man and his relationship with Tây.

Sing J. Lee is an award-winning writer and director. Born in Manchester, of Hong Kong descent, his work is often characterized by his distinct

visual language that explores the human condition. Alongside the widespread recognition for his early short films, including BBC’s Best of the North, Lee’s music videos also received international acclaim, awarded by Cannes Lions, VMA’s and Clios. In 2016, Lee was commissioned by the British Council to direct a sci-fi adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare.

Selected as Variety’s Top Ten Storytellers to Watch in 2019, Lee’s notable collaborations have included Donald Glover, Alicia Keys & The Killers.

In 2023, his select work was showcased at the Barbican Centre as part of Carrie Mae Weems: Reflections for Now exhibition. He was subsequently named a BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow that same year.

Lee premiered his directorial feature debut,The Accidental Getaway Driver, at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where he received the Directing Award for U.S. Dramatic.

Opens Feb. 28th in New York, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Jose.