BLOOD FATHER (2016)

Summary:

John Link, an ex-convict attempting to live a clean life, finds his fragile sobriety and newfound peace shattered when his estranged teenage daughter, Lydia, calls him for help. She's in deep trouble with a violent drug cartel, having witnessed her boyfriend's murder and stolen a large sum of money from them.

Despite his efforts to stay out of crime, Link's paternal instincts kick in, forcing him to use his old skills and connections to protect Lydia from the ruthless cartel members who are relentlessly pursuing her. The film is a gritty, high-octane thriller focusing on themes of redemption, family, and the lengths a father will go to save his child.

Keywords: Blood Father, 2016, Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Action, Thriller, Ex-con, Daughter, Drug Cartel.

Plot:

John Link, a former outlaw and biker gang member, is living in a trailer in the desert, trying to stay sober and out of trouble. His life of quiet solitude is abruptly interrupted when his estranged 17-year-old daughter, Lydia, contacts him. She's on the run after her drug dealer boyfriend, Jonah Pincus, and his crew tried to kill her for stealing money after she witnessed Jonah murder another associate.

Link quickly realizes the severity of Lydia's situation and that Jonah's cartel is far more dangerous than she initially let on. Using his street smarts and old connections, including his former mentor Preacher, Link tries to keep Lydia safe while uncovering the full extent of Jonah's network. Their escape becomes a desperate, violent journey across the desert, forcing Link to confront his past and utilize the very skills he tried to abandon to protect his daughter from the relentless pursuit of Jonah and his increasingly powerful and vengeful associates, leading to a brutal final confrontation.

Cast (Lead Roles):

• Mel Gibson as John Link
• Erin Moriarty as Lydia Link
• Diego Luna as Jonah Pincus
• Michael Parks as Preacher
• William H. Macy as Kirby

Crew:

• Director: Jean-François Richet
• Screenwriter: Peter Craig, Andrea Berloff
• Producers: Chris Briggs, Pascal Caucheteux, Sébastien Lemercier
• Cinematography: Art Arango
• Editor: Jérôme Coquand

Release Info:

• Original Release Date: August 12, 2016 (USA)
• Language: English
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Running Time: 88 minutes
• Accolades: Screened in the Midnight Screenings section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival; widely praised for Mel Gibson's performance.