The Weight: A Fathers Desperate Quest for Redemption

Name: The Weight
Description: Set in Oregon, 1933, the film follows Samuel Murphy, a devoted father faced with a devastating loss. After his wife’s tragic death, he becomes the sole guardian of their daughter. When he is wrongfully imprisoned and separated from her, desperation drives him into a perilous situation, forced to navigate treachery amidst fellow inmates and corrupt guards in a quest to reunite with his child.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 09-26-24
Production Company: AugenSchein Filmproduktion, info@augenschein-filmproduktion.de, Phone: +49 (221) 169 50 500
Location: Bavaria
Producers: Simon Fields, Nathan Fields, Ryan Hawke, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo, Veronica Ferres, Ralf Berchtold
Writers: Shelby Gaines, Matthew Chapman, Matthew Booi
Director: Padraic McKinley
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe
Additional Companies:

Boomtown Productions, LLC – 818-506-7070, Website: fieldsent.com
Under the Influence Productions – 213-347-9862, blake@undertheinfluenceprod.com
Construction Film – +49 89 388 892 10 | 310-962-5350, vf@constructionfilm.de
WME Independent – 310-285-9000, filmsalesinfo@wmeagency.com

The Weight: A Gritty Tale of Redemption and Betrayal in 1930s Oregon

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, “The Weight” follows the harrowing journey of Samuel Murphy, portrayed by the acclaimed Ethan Hawke. Faced with the devastating loss of his wife, Samuel must navigate an unforgiving landscape as he fights to regain custody of his daughter. The film explores themes of desperation and treachery, offering a gripping narrative that reveals the lengths a father will go to for family amidst external and internal conflicts.

Directed by Padraic McKinley, “The Weight” features a powerhouse cast, including the formidable Russell Crowe as the camp warden, Clancy. As Samuel is thrust into a perilous alliance with fellow inmates, he quickly learns that survival extends beyond the dangers of the wilderness, as betrayals unfold within the ranks. This film promises a riveting exploration of trust and sacrifice, enriched with rich character dynamics and high-stakes drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.