The Unknown Son combines action and character drama with a gritty and documentary-style aesthetic. The film boasts a gripping story that combines the most exciting characteristics of the best conspiracy thrillers and action films to create a film not only entertaining, but relevant to today’s social and political climate as well.

Matt, a dark and brooding mid 20s cowboy, has just witnessed the ultimate betrayal. After walking in on his girlfriend sleeping with another man, and learning that she pawned her engagement ring, Matt begins spiraling downward into a quest for revenge that pits him face to face with the mafia, corrupt bankers, a trash talking priest, and even God himself.

What would you do if you were desperate to survive? How far would you go? Three years from now, the United States has found itself in another great depression. On the cusp of disaster, the desperate people abandon their humanity to form a vicious mob with no remorse and no mercy.

The Penitent Man tells the story of young psychologist Dr. Jason Pyatt. A man devoted to his work. A man torn from his family. With his struggling marriage and mounting bills, Dr. Pyatt is at a crossroads with the life he has chosen and the life he could have…