A former burlesque dancer turned author discovers a second chance at life and redemption when she risks everything to rescue her young neighbor after he witnesses his parents’ murder. Now on the run from the local crime boss, who happens to be her longtime ex, she makes a desperate attempt to get the boy to safety.
Acting
Headey's weary warmth anchors the ridiculous.
Score
Bluesy guitar riffs that think they're cooler than the film.
Practical Effects
Dusty desert locations doing heavy lifting.
Director
Gigi Gaston
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gigi Gaston is primarily a documentary filmmaker; this was her narrative debut after political docs about voter fraud.
The film was shot in 2019 but shelved until 2022, landing after Headey's Game of Thrones fame peaked and cooled simultaneously.
US
