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, directed by Camacho and starring

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Plot

Harry, a high school wrestling coach who becomes concerned about one of his students, a young girl named Catia who is being abused at home. Harry takes it upon himself to protect Catia and provide her with a safe haven, but his actions soon attract the attention of a dangerous human trafficking ring. When Catia is kidnapped by the traffickers, Harry embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue her and bring the traffickers to justice. As Harry delves deeper into the world of human trafficking, he discovers that the problem is much larger and more insidious than he ever imagined.

Cast

as Harry *

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as Dale *Melissa Diaz as Catia *Mauricio Mendoza *Tonantzin Esparza *Niko Foster

Production

In October 2022, it was announced that Mulroney was cast as the lead in the film, and in November of that same year, principal photography had begun in

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. In June 2023, it was announced that

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acquired the rights to the film.

Release

The film was released in limited theaters and on VOD in the United States on December 15, 2023. It was subsequently released on streaming platform

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on April 13, 2024.

Reception

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 14670094 American action thriller films Films directed by Art Camacho Saban Films films Films shot in the Las Vegas Valley