WEEK IN WOMEN: Vertical to release Catherine Hardwicke’s PRISONER’S DAUGHTER – Brandy McDonnell reports

Vertical will release Catherine Hardwicke’s (Twilight, Thirteen) film Prisoner’s Daughter, which made its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in Canada, in theaters on June 30.

With a screenplay penned by Mark Bacci (Black Box), the film is described as 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, according to a news release.

The film stars SAG, Critics’ Choice and Gotham Award-nominated Kate Beckinsale (Love & Friendship, the Underworld franchise), Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated performer Brian Cox (Succession), musician and Oklahoma native 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 for 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. Continue reading on THE WEEK IN WOMEN.