When His Beloved Daughter Was Taken, What Line Did the Father Cross?

'Prisoners,' which delves into the difficult theme of 'a daughter's abduction' and was critically acclaimed worldwide. The director is Denis Villeneuve, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Incendies' (2010) and makes his Hollywood debut with this film.

Hugh Jackman plays the father who, after his beloved daughter is abducted, takes matters into his own hands to find the culprit. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a powerful performance as the detective in charge of the case. Supporting them are a stellar cast including Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, and Melissa Leo.

Jackman, who won both a Golden Globe and a Tony Award for 'Les Misérables' (2012) and is immensely popular for the 'X-Men' series, delivers a performance of unprecedented intensity, posing the ultimate question to the audience: 'What would I do if this happened to me?'

On Thanksgiving Day, a Young Girl Vanishes

Keller's (Hugh Jackman) happy, ordinary life, running a small carpentry shop in Pennsylvania, is shattered without warning. On Thanksgiving Day, his six-year-old daughter Anna disappears without a trace while playing outside with her older best friend.

The tragedy of 'a daughter's abduction' strikes a peaceful family. With few clues and the police investigation in disarray, Keller becomes convinced of a man's guilt based on the testimony of the first suspect, who was released due to insufficient evidence. Time is running out.

'Daddy, why aren't you coming to save me?' Hearing his beloved daughter's cry, Keller crosses a line he must never cross to save her himself.

Now Showing at Shinjuku Piccadilly, Marunouchi Piccadilly, and other theaters nationwide starting Saturday, May 3rd.
Director | Denis Villeneuve
Starring | Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal
Distribution | Pony Canyon / Shochiku
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