Summaries

Frank, a former cop consumed by grief, turns to the mob as a hitman. Skilled but haunted, he struggles between his past and his violent new life.

Frank, once a police officer, loses his son in a tragic event, leaving him shattered and disillusioned with the law he once served. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, he abandons his principles and turns to the criminal underworld, becoming a hitman for the mob. His skills make him an efficient assassin, but Frank battles the darkness within, torn between his past and the violent life he's embraced.—Apotheosis Film

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Keywords
  • family relationships
  • gun
  • police
  • child uses a gun
  • child
Genres
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Drama
Release date Jan 12, 2010
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United Kingdom Denmark
Official sites Official site
Language English Danish
Filming locations Amager, Denmark
Production companies Cetus Productions

Box office

Budget $150000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Frank, a once-honorable police officer, sees his world collapse when his son is tragically taken from him. The devastating loss leaves him shattered, a shell of the man he once was. For years, Frank had been dedicated to upholding the law, driven by a deep belief in justice and the responsibility to protect others. But with the loss of his family, that belief falters. Overwhelmed by grief and unable to find a way to heal, he feels abandoned by the very system he served. The sense of purpose that had once defined his life evaporates, replaced by a growing bitterness and disillusionment.

As Frank's sorrow festers, so too does his anger - anger at the world, at the law, and at himself. Desperate for a way out of the emotional abyss, he abandons his principles and turns his back on the life he once knew. In a moment of desperation, he makes a choice that changes everything: he steps into the criminal underworld. What starts as a means of survival soon becomes a dark transformation. Frank, once a protector, becomes a hitman, hired by the mob to carry out assassinations. His experience as a cop gives him a dangerous edge, allowing him to be precise, calculating, and efficient in his new role. The same skills that made him an exceptional officer now make him a deadly assassin. The mob values him for his knowledge of law enforcement, and he quickly rises through the ranks as one of their most reliable and ruthless hitmen and he is caught in a downward spiral, driven by guilt, rage, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness.

As Frank navigates the grim world of organized crime, he is constantly at war with himself. The darkness inside him grows, threatening to consume what little remains of his former self. The question looms: is there any hope for redemption, or has Frank fallen too far into the shadows to ever find his way back?

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