An American is kidnapped while attending a conference in Cairo and ends up in prison in Iran on spying charges. His wife goes to Iran, determined to get him out.
Acting
Caviezel commits to every sweaty close-up.
Practical Effects
Iranian prison sets feel grimly authentic.
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Caviezel and director Nowrasteh previously collaborated on 'The Stoning of Soraya M.' (2008), another politically charged drama set in Iran.
The film was marketed heavily to faith-based audiences and conservative media, premiering with limited theatrical runs through church-organized group sales.
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