Joining Neeson in the cast are Noma Dumezweni (The Little Mermaid), Lilly Aspell (Wonder Woman: 1984), Jack Champion (Avatar: The Way of Water), Embeth Davidtz (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), and Matthew Modine (Stranger Things).
In the film, Neeson portrays Matt Turner, a successful American businessman residing in Berlin, who skilfully manages a thriving financial career alongside his family responsibilities. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a mysterious phone call while driving his children to school. The caller reveals a chilling truth: there's a bomb planted under Matt's seat, poised to detonate unless he swiftly completes a series of specific tasks. Trapped in a relentless high-speed chase throughout the city, Matt must navigate the escalating dangers dictated by the enigmatic voice, racing against time to protect his loved ones and unravel the unfolding mystery that unfolds over the course of a single day.
Directed by Nimród Antal and written by Alberto Marini, with a screenplay by Christopher Salmanpour, Retribution is a gripping adaptation of the film El Desconocido. Producers Andrew Rona, Alex Heineman, Jaume Collet-Serra, and Juan Sola come together to bring this thrilling story to life. The film is a collaborative effort between STUDIOCANAL, The Picture Company, Ombra Films, TF1 Films Production Studio Babelsberg, with the participation of Canal+, Cine+, TF1, and TMC.
