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Year: 2021
Runtime: 96 min
Language: English
Director: Brian Andrew Mendoza
As grieving husband and father Ray Cooper fights against a ruthless pharmaceutical giant for the truth behind their life-saving drug's withdrawal, his quest for justice turns deadly. With his daughter Rachel by his side, Ray must navigate a treacherous landscape of corruption and deceit to avenge his wife's untimely death and protect the family he holds dear.
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In Pittsburgh, a woman named Amanda Cooper finds herself battling an aggressive form of cancer. Her husband, the skilled survival expert Ray Cooper, learns the heartbreaking news that a crucial medication needed for Amanda’s treatment has been retracted just days before it was set to commence. This dire situation arises from the actions of BioPrime’s CEO, Simon Keeley, who bribed the manufacturer to halt production. During a live debate featuring Congresswoman Diana Morgan, who was campaigning against the exploitative practices of large pharmaceutical companies, Ray makes a desperate call, threatening Keeley with dire consequences if he does not reverse his decision. Unfortunately, his threats are dismissed, and Amanda soon succumbs to her illness, leaving Ray shattered alongside their daughter, Rachel (played by Isabela Merced). In a bid to empower Rachel, Ray imparts survival skills and boxing techniques to her.
Fast forward six months, Ray gets contacted by journalist Martin Bennett, who claims to possess incriminating evidence against BioPrime. They arrange a meeting on a subway, unbeknownst to them that they are being shadowed by Rachel and a hitman named Amos Santos. Bennett divulges that BioPrime has been corrupting anyone who questions their illegal practices, but before he can reveal more, Santos fatally stabs him. In a brutal twist, Santos attacks Ray, leaving him and Rachel unconscious on the subway platform.
Two years roll by, and Ray is still consumed by rage, obsessively tracking Keeley’s movements. He devises a plan to infiltrate a charity auction hosted by BioPrime, aiming to confront Keeley. During this risky maneuver, Ray discovers that Keeley defers to BioPrime’s chairman, Vinod Shah (played by Raza Jaffrey), after a violent confrontation that results in Keeley’s death.
Ray and Rachel take refuge in a hotel, and as tension brews between them, Rachel reaches out to FBI Agent Sarah Meeker in an effort to seek justice against BioPrime. The following day, mercenaries invade their motel, leading to another lethal confrontation initiated by Ray.
As they plot against Shah, Rachel utilizes a disposable phone to relay updates to Agent Meeker. Ray devises a scheme to isolate Vinod, but their plan goes awry when Santos attacks. When Ray attempts to extract information from Shah, the situation spins out of control, culminating in Shah’s death at Santos’ hand.
The stakes escalate as Ray and Rachel return to the city where Ray finds himself cornered by the FBI due to their previous encounters. In a gripping revelation, it becomes clear that Rachel has inherited her father’s mission of vengeance after Ray succumbed to his injuries during the subway incident. In a frantic flight from the FBI, Rachel faces incredible challenges, culminating in a dramatic altercation with Santos in a diner. Even after being overpowered, she summons her strength and retaliates.
With unwavering determination, Rachel accesses Morgan’s campaign office, confronting her and secretly recording her confession of being involved with BioPrime, detailing the alarming extent of the corruption and the orchestration of Bennett’s and Ray’s killings. After submitting this damning evidence to the FBI, Rachel prepares for her next chapter, acquiring a fake passport and converting her funds into Cryptocurrency as she steps onto a plane—embarking on an uncertain journey ahead.
Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 18:07
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