Vertical has acquired US rights to Catherine Hardwicke’s (Twilight, Thirteen) film Prisoner’s Daughter after its world premiere at 2022’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). With a screenplay penned by Mark Bacci (Black Box), the film is a gritty, emotionally turbulent thriller that follows a father recently released from prison who seeks to reconnect with his estranged daughter and the grandson he’s never known. The film stars SAG, Critics' Choice and Gotham Award-nominated Kate Beckinsale (Love & Friendship, Underworld franchise), Golden Globe-winner and Emmy-nominated Brian Cox (Succession), musician Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects, Christopher Convery (Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) and Jon Huertas (This Is Us).
After 12-years in prison, Max (Cox) is diagnosed with terminal cancer and granted a compassionate release with the condition he reside with his daughter, Maxine (Beckinsale). With no love lost toward Max but financially strapped and working multiple jobs to raise her only son, Ezra (Convery), she begrudgingly agrees to the conditions. As Max seeks one last chance to redeem himself in her eyes, they must contend with his violent past as it comes back to haunt them all.
The film is slated for a theatrical release on June 30, 2023.
