What is The Protégé?
The Protégé is a 2021 action film centered on a highly skilled contract killer named Anna. As a child, Anna was rescued and mentored by a legendary assassin named Moody, who provided her with training in the family business and taught her essential lessons regarding survival and trust.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 19, 2021
- Studios
- Millennium Media, Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Campbell Grobman Films
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
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Overview
The Protégé is a 2021 action film centered on a highly skilled contract killer named Anna. As a child, Anna was rescued and mentored by a legendary assassin named Moody, who provided her with training in the family business and taught her essential lessons regarding survival and trust. The narrative follows Anna as she navigates her professional life until a personal tragedy occurs when Moody is brutally murdered. Following this event, Anna makes a vow to seek revenge for the man who served as a father figure to her. During her pursuit of justice, she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer. Their relationship is characterized by a complex attraction that transcends a traditional cat and mouse dynamic. As the two figures confront one another, their interaction becomes increasingly deadly. Ultimately, the story explores how the unresolved consequences of a life spent in the world of contract killing begin to tighten around Anna as she attempts to settle her score.
Should you watch it?
“An elite contract killer seeks deadly revenge after the brutal murder of her mentor.”
- features the world's most skilled contract killer
- high stakes revenge plot
- involves a brutal murder and deadly confrontations
Watch it if you enjoy action-packed crime thrillers about revenge.
This film contains violence and dark themes suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
Anna is the world's most skilled contract killer.
Who trained Anna?
She was trained by the legendary assassin Moody.
What triggers the plot?
Moody is brutally killed, prompting Anna to vow revenge.
Who does Anna become entangled with?
She becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer.
What is the relationship between Anna and Moody?
Moody rescued Anna as a child and was like a father to her.