Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

Your Shadow Will Always Come Following You

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Release Date

12/18/2026

Runtime

100 mins

Overview

Aaron "Amadeus" Overlake is a visionary filmmaker revered for his genius but plagued by his own demons—a volatile alcoholic whose life is consumed by anger, controversy, and from a bitter heartbreak. As tabloids revel in his self-destruction, Aaron’s only anchor is his best friend, Santiago "Baron" Gonzalez, a charismatic actor fresh out of rehab, fighting to rebuild his career. Bound by shared struggles and a tangled history, Aaron and Santiago navigate the toxic undercurrents of fame and friendship. As Aaron embarks on his next masterpiece, his chaotic life threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Status

Planned

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A bruising portrait of two damaged men circling each other in the wreckage of fame and addiction. You watch a masterwork being made by someone actively falling apart.

Mood

MelancholicTenseDefiant

Themes

AddictionFriendshipArt and creationRedemption

Tone

Bleak

Pacing

Steady

Look

HandheldNaturalistic

Structure

Two-hander

Heads up

AddictionGraphic violence

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