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Mr. Gloss, a blind and belligerent diabetic, escapes from the rehabilitation hospital in an effort to save his dog from euthanasia. The orderly responsible for Gloss, Thomas Benga, is given a chance to find his patient and, in doing so, save his job. Beyond worrying about Mr. Gloss’ dog, Thomas is also troubled by the recent death of his estranged father, and he journeys through a day of misadventure. Lost in suburbia, Thomas becomes entangled in Gloss’ history of dysfunction. Under the sun, the two struggle together through unfamiliar and hostile territory, navigating finally the distance between what they hope to save and what they can.
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Award-winning filmmaker and high school dropout, Terrance Odette spent 18 years as a printer and hospital orderly. In 1994, he began producing and directing music specials and made more than 100 music videos. With his first feature film Heater (1999), Odette received widespread acclaim, winning nine awards at festivals including the Sundance Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival and the London Film Festival. His second feature, Saint Monica (2002), played successfully at the Toronto, Berlin and Vancouver festivals and won multiple awards including best film at the Sarasota Film Festival. Sleeping Dogs is Odette’s third feature. 
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