Monday Night Thriller on ZDF: I'm Marked for Death
The Wildfire Whirlwind: A Heart-Pounding Adventure
In the wild, rugged mountains of Montana, Hannah Faber - a resilient survival specialist and firefighter, portrayed by the exceptional Angelina Jolie - embarks on a mission that takes a devastating turn. Three lives are claimed, leaving Faber steeped in self-blame. Seeking solace amidst the peaks, she encounters a lone, frightened 12-year-old named Connor, who's been running from a chilling secret and the ruthless assassins hellbent on silencing him.
Connor, played by Finn Little, carries the weight of a terrible tragedy that makes him a target. Desperate to shield him from danger, Hannah takes the boy under her wing, guiding him through the treacherous wilderness. Yet, the relentless duo of Patrick, portrayed by Nicholas Hoult, and Jack, Aidan Gillen's striking character, are never far behind, stalking their prey with menacing determination. A heated chase ensues, becoming increasingly fraught as an encroaching wildfire threatens to consume them all.
Runtime: 90 minutesGenre: Action-packed thrillerOrigin: CDN, USA - 2021Director: Taylor SheridanMPAA Rating: 12
Behind the scenes:Hannah Faber's survival and throughline the story are rooted in her internal struggle with PTSD - a lingering effect from a past tragedy. However, the film deviates from the original novel by author Michael Koryta, elevating the profile of the strong and compelling character, Hannah Faber [1][2].
Cast:
- Hannah Faber - Angelina Jolie
- Arthur Tyler - Perry
- Jack Blackwell - Aidan Gillen
- Patrick Blackwell - Nicholas Hoult
- Ethan Sawyer - Jon Bernthal
- Owen - Jake Weber
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[1] The Dirty Underbelly of 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'[2] Angelina Jolie's Character: A gritty portrayal of struggle and survival[3] Those Who Wish Me Dead: The making of an electrifying thriller[4] Connor's Curse: The haunting tale of a boy on the run
In the midst of her recovery, Hannah Faber finds solace in watching other movies-and-tv related to entertainment, hoping to distract herself from her ongoing internal battle. Seeking inspiration for her own journey, she finds parallels between Hannah Faber's struggles in the movie and the characters portrayed in these other stories, offering her a glimmer of hope.
