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Someone's Daughter

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A criminal defense lawyer, Sam, (Pascale Bussières, Ma Vie en cinémascope, When Night is Falling), finds herself kidnapped and abandoned on a remote island along with former client Paul (François Arnaud, Heated Rivalry, Fucktoys, The Borgias), who she previously cleared of sexual assault charges. As they make their way through the unrelenting Canadian wilderness, Paul's behavior forces Sam to question the man she once defended. As doubt gives way to fear, she finds herself facing a choice no lawyer should ever have to make.

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Wendy Ide Screen International 3d
The fourth feature from director Wiebke Von Carolsfeld makes striking use of its wild and hostile backdrop, but the picture’s promising premise is let down slightly by an underpowered screenplay. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Jul 23
A beautiful showcase for two fine actors and the claustrophobia of the Canadian wilderness, but more dramatically inert than one might hope. Go to Full Review Alison Foreman IndieWire Jul 22
B+
Returning to the big screen after a decade away herself, Von Carolsfeld exposes how easily predators can pass for ordinary people, until circumstance strips away the distance between them. Go to Full Review Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands 6d
5/5
In 2026, it’s equally transgressive and progressive, particularly as it explores a woman working inside a patriarchal industry and the things she’s forced, by herself and society, to accept and endure. Go to Full Review Jeff Nelson WeHo Times 6d
2/5
It frustratingly tiptoes around the most damning, uncomfortable stakes in what is an unfortunately substandard thriller. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Jul 22
4/5
Charismatic yet nuanced performances from both leads keep the film in balance, and though most of the dialogue is simply conversational, the subtext goes deep. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Wiebke von Carolsfeld

Director

Pascale Bussières

Sam

François Arnaud

Paul

Michael Greyeyes

Kent

Peter Outerbridge

Mr. Borden

Doug Taylor

Screenwriter
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Synopsis A criminal defense lawyer, Sam, (Pascale Bussières, Ma Vie en cinémascope, When Night is Falling), finds herself kidnapped and abandoned on a remote island along with former client Paul (François Arnaud, Heated Rivalry, Fucktoys, The Borgias), who she previously cleared of sexual assault charges. As they make their way through the unrelenting Canadian wilderness, Paul's behavior forces Sam to question the man she once defended. As doubt gives way to fear, she finds herself facing a choice no lawyer should ever have to make.
Director
Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Producer
Frederic Bohbot, Kas Steets
Screenwriter
Doug Taylor, Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Production Co
Bunbury Films, Rebel Labs
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m