The first official trailer for the sci-fi drama "The Giver" has been released. The film's story takes place within an utopian society of the future where war, pain, suffering, differences or choice have been eliminated. In this ideal world of conformity, a young boy (Brenton Thwaites) is chosen to learn from The Giver (Jeff Bridges), an elder who holds all memories of the past, about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world, but also discovers the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Based on Lois Lowry's novel of the same name, the film is directed by Phillip Noyce ("Salt", "Patriot Games", "The Quiet American") and also stars Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes, Cameron Monaghan and Taylor Swift.
"The Giver" opens in theaters on August 15th.
"The Giver" opens in theaters on August 15th.
Watch the trailer after the jump.
Official Synopsis
"The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. The film is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved young adult novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbury Medal and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide."
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