Ponyboi
May 24, 2025
9:30 PM
TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2
Director(s)
Esteban Arango
Country
United States
Premiere
Canadian Premiere
Year
2023
Duration
1h 40m
Language
English
Based on River Gallo’s award-winning short film, Ponyboi takes audiences on a wild, neon-lit ride through the underbelly of New Jersey. Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day, Ponyboi is just trying to get through the day when a drug deal goes horribly wrong. As chaos and violence erupt, Ponyboi is forced to confront both personal and existential trials. Laundromats, handsome cowboys, 24-hour diners, and neon lights all come together in this exhilarating tale that asks: how far can one go when their life is at stake? Director Esteban Arango brings this extraordinary story to life with an outstanding ensemble cast, including Dylan O’Brien, Indya Moore, Victoria Pedretti, and Murray Bartlett. Thrilling and unrelenting, Ponyboi mesmerizes with its fearless storytelling, blending suspense, sensuality, high-stakes conflict, and nonstop action.
Content Advisory: This film contains scenes with graphic violence and other distressing content including trauma, domestic violence, death, and drug use.
Community Partner
May 24, 2025
9:30 PM
TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2