With wildfires dominating the news all summer,
On Fire arrives at a timely moment. Directed by
Nick Lyon and Peter Facinelli and written by Lyon and
Ron Peer, the film is inspired by true events. Facinelli stars as a
man forced to flee raging wildfires with his pregnant wife (Fiona Dourif) and son (Asher Angel).
Lance Henriksen, Glenn Morshower and Ross McCall also
star.
On Fire is in US cinemas from September 29th. A UK/ROI
release has yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Inspired by true and harrowing events, On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man (Peter Facinelli) that finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son (Asher Angel) and pregnant wife (Fiona Dourif) if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.