A "graphic touching and funny" drama shot in Glasgow and premiering at this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival has sealed a deal to be shown in UK cinemas.
Swung, based on a script by Scottish author Ewan Morrison from his novel of the same name, is to premiere at the festival on Friday.
The film has been described as a "seductive and poignant drama" and explores the world of swingers and sexual subcultures.
It is being released in UK cinemas through the Metrodome company.
Swung has been directed by BAFTA Scotland award winner Colin Kennedy and stars Elena Anaya, Owen McDonnell, and Elizabeth McGovern.
The project was financed by Creative Scotland and Boudica Films and produced by Sigma Films of Glasgow.
Giles Edwards, head of acquisitions at Metrodome said:- "Metrodome thrives on unleashing exciting, vibrant and searingly cinematic directorial talent into the UK and it's a thrill to discover another of our own in Colin Kennedy. "Swung is by turns valiantly uncompromising, unerringly provocative, hilariously bold, sassily smart, authentically sexy and unexpectedly moving.
"Our friends at Sigma Films have a fierce track record in nurturing such talent and it's a delight to be working with them again."
Colin Kennedy said: "Metrodome are renowned for releasing exciting cinema and it's a privilege that Swung will be in such good company.
"I'm looking forward to working on the release with them."
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