Catch Me Daddy
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2014 |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Daniel Wolfe (director), Matthew Wolfe (co-writer), Sameena Jabeen Ahmed (actress) |
| Products | Thriller film |
Catch Me Daddy is a British thriller from 2014, directed by Daniel Wolfe and co-written alongside his brother Matthew Wolfe. The film made its debut during the Directors' Fortnight segment at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and was subsequently showcased at the 2014 London Film Festival, where Sameena Ahmed earned the Best British Newcomer award. Additionally, it was screened at the Leeds Film Festival in November of the same year.
Plot
Laila (portrayed by Sameena Jabeen Ahmed) is a young woman of Pakistani descent who lives with her boyfriend Aaron in a caravan after escaping her family. Their livelihood depends on Laila’s work as a hairdresser. When Laila’s brother, accompanied by hired enforcers, tracks them down, a violent encounter ensues resulting in the brother’s accidental death. Laila manages to flee and reunites with Aaron.
Following this, Aaron receives a photograph showing his mother restrained, prompting them to surrender. However, one of the thugs kills Aaron in a brutal attack. Another character, Tony, intervenes by driving off the assailants and escorting Laila to her father. After receiving payment, Tony departs. The story concludes on an ambiguous note with Laila coerced into a grim predicament by her father, leaving her ultimate outcome unclear.
Filming locations
Principal filming took place in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, with supplementary scenes captured on moorlands near Rishworth and Wainstalls. Scenes set in a caravan park were shot close to Bradford, while chase sequences were filmed in Droylsden and Accrington.
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film enjoys a 91% approval rating.