Daughter of the Wolf (2019) is a Canadian action-thriller directed by David Hackl, starring Gina Carano as the lead character, Clair Hamilton. The film combines elements of survival drama, action, and suspense, set against the harsh backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. It explores themes of family, revenge, and the lengths one will go to in order to protect their loved ones.
Plot Summary
The film follows Clair Hamilton (Gina Carano), a former military operative who is living a quiet life with her young son, Lucas, on a remote farm in the Canadian wilderness. When her father unexpectedly dies, she travels back to his estate to attend the funeral. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her father has left behind not only the family estate but also a large sum of money, which becomes the target of a dangerous criminal group.
While Clair is still mourning her father’s death, a group of armed mercenaries kidnaps her son, Lucas, hoping to ransom him for the money. In order to save her son, Clair is forced to use her combat skills and survival instincts, as she takes the fight to the mercenaries in the wilderness. As the situation intensifies, Clair’s struggle to protect her child leads her into a brutal, unforgiving battle against the mercenaries, testing her physical and mental limits.
Clair must outsmart and outlast the criminals, all while grappling with the emotional toll of her loss and the terror of seeing her son in danger. As the action unfolds, the wilderness itself becomes both an ally and an adversary, adding another layer of danger to her already perilous situation.
