The film follows Nikki’s quiet life being shattered when she wakes up in an abandoned factory to find Chloe kidnapped. After escaping, Nikki dives into the city’s criminal underworld, determined to rescue her daughter. Her relentless search draws the attention of police and military forces, making her one of the most wanted. As she delves deeper, Nikki uncovers a shocking secret that threatens everything she believes in. In this tense race against time, she must summon the strength she thought she had left behind to become the hero her daughter needs.
Jovovich, known for the Resident Evil franchise, stars alongside Matthew Modine. The movie was filmed recently in New Mexico and is directed by Adrian Grünberg, known for Rambo: Last Blood. The screenplay is by Bong-Seeb Munby, with production led by Kenneth Kim, Ho-Sung Pak, and others from Aanaxion Studio and Highland Film Group.
Highland Film Group is handling sales at Cannes. Protector promises intense action and emotional stakes as a mother fights to save her child from dangerous forces.
