Lineage: A Gripping Tale of Family, Loyalty, and Redemption in the Heart of London’s Underworld

Production Details

Title: Lineage

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: Early-August 2026

Filming Location: London, UK

Producer: Angus Lamont – Cécile Gaget – Thomas Benski – Meredith Duff – Christophe Toulemonde – Pascal Caucheteux – Tessa

Writer: Enda Walsh

Director: Yann Demange

Cast: Isabelle Huppert – Dali Benssalah – Adam Bessa – Raye

Synopsis

Set in contemporary multicultural London, the crime drama follows Tariq, a man rebuilding his life after prison and striving to carve out a new path for himself and his young son, Amine. When his brother pleads for help, Tariq is pulled back into the London criminal underworld and the dangerous orbit of their crime boss mother. This reconnection jeopardizes everything he has built, forcing him to confront his family loyalty and the legacy of violence that has defined his life.

Production Company

Company name:
Crab Apple Films

43 Moray Place
Glasgow, Scotland G41 2DF UK

Email: anguslamont@crabapplefilms.com
Phone: +44 7973 503 264

For multiple company details, please refer to the production notes.

About Lineage

Lineage is a crime drama set against the backdrop of multicultural London. The story follows Tariq, a man who is determined to rebuild his life after serving time in prison while trying to be a good father to his son, Amine. His quest for a fresh start is challenged when his brother seeks his assistance, drawing him back into the dangerous world of crime. As Tariq navigates the complexities of family loyalty and personal sacrifice, he is forced to confront the violent legacy that has haunted him. This film explores themes of redemption, the struggle for change, and the weight of one’s past in shaping one’s future.