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When The Night Falls @ Savoy Lumière
Phoenix Theatres Savoy 16 + IMAX
232 Burwash Ave.
Savoy, Illinois
(217) 530-4671
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In the quiet rural town of Clifton, Illinois, Sheriff Ira struggles to keep the peace in a community where nothing ever seems to happen—until two people vanish without a trace. As the town grows uneasy, a reclusive young woman named Sasha begins to draw suspicion. Living alone on the outskirts of town, she survives by selling handmade dolls and firewood, keeping mostly to herself while carrying the weight of a private grief.
When evidence suggests that Sasha may be harboring the missing man, Alex, in her basement, Ira becomes determined to uncover the truth. But the deeper he digs, the more complicated the mystery becomes. Sasha insists she isn’t a kidnapper or a killer—she claims she’s protecting Alex from something far worse. Torn between duty and doubt, Ira must decide whether he’s dealing with a dangerous criminal or a desperate woman trying to save someone she loves.
As the investigation unfolds over a tense series of nights, buried secrets, fractured memories, and old promises begin to surface. In a town where everyone believes they know their neighbors, Ira is forced to confront a chilling possibility: sometimes the line between monster and protector is not as clear as it seems.
When The Night Falls is directed by Clifton, Illinois native Andrew Lamping. The film was shot throughout the corridor between Champaign and Chicago, including locations in Kankakee and Clifton, using a locally based crew. The production team includes festival alumni Kal Kociss (Kal-Haven) and Kevin Lau (Slots of Life).