Blood Father
Director: Jean-François Richet
Actors: Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna
PlotAn ex-convict, John Link, leads a quiet life as a recovering alcoholic and tattoo artist in a remote trailer park. His fragile peace is shattered when he receives a distress call from his estranged daughter, Lydia, who has been missing for years. Lydia has fallen in with a dangerous drug cartel and is on the run after a botched operation. Desperate and fearing for her life, she turns to her father for protection. John, determined to keep his daughter safe and make amends for his past failures, embarks on a perilous journey to shield Lydia from her relentless pursuers.
As father and daughter navigate through a series of harrowing confrontations and close escapes, they are forced to confront their troubled pasts. John must rely on his old connections and rugged survival skills to stay one step ahead of the vengeful cartel. Throughout their fight for survival, the strained relationship between John and Lydia begins to mend. Their journey becomes not only a battle against ruthless enemies but also a path toward redemption and reconciliation, testing their resilience and bond to the very limit.
Writers: Peter Craig, Andrea Berloff
Release Date: 26 Aug 2016
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: R
Country: France, United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Blood Father showcases Mel Gibson's gritty performance in a character-driven film with strong technical merits, despite a lackluster supplemental department.
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