Skybound

Skybound

What if suddenly the ground was gone?

2017 · 82 min · ★ 4.8 · Action, Thriller

Five friends on a small airplane mysteriously lose their radio connection on a trip from New York to LA. As they continue their flight, they're forced to assume that a major disaster happened on the ground. They discover a stowaway, Erik, who urges them not to land at any cost. Before they run out of fuel, they must find out the truth.

Directed by Alex Tavakoli · Written by Alex Tavakoli

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