Loving his daughter was the only honest work he ever did.|Aug. 20, 2021|United States | United Kingdom | Canada|108 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Drama
Description: Flag Day is a 2021 American drama film directed by and starring Sean Penn, with his daughter Dylan Penn also playing a significant role. The movie premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and was later released on August 20, 2021, by United Artists Releasing. It has received mixed reviews from critics. The story revolves around a young woman who grapples with her father’s criminal past, which includes involvement in one of the largest counterfeit currency seizures in U.S. history, amounting to nearly $20 million. The film is based on Jennifer Vogel’s 2004 memoir, *Flim-Flam Man: A True Family History*.
The project was initially reported in March 2012, with Sean Penn expressing interest in adapting Vogel’s memoir, potentially with Alejandro González Iñárritu directing. By March 2019, casting calls were announced, and filming began in June 2019 in Winnipeg, Canada, with additional scenes shot in San Luis Obispo County, California. The cast includes Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Katheryn Winnick, and James Russo.
In an interview at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, Penn shared that he originally considered acting in the film but ultimately took on the director’s role when he couldn’t find the right person for the job. This marks the first time Penn has both directed and starred in a film.
Cast director: Sean Penn
Cast actor: Sean Penn, Dylan Penn, Hopper Penn, Josh Brolin, Katheryn Winnick, Eddie Marsan, Dale Dickey, Bailey Noble, Norbert Leo Butz, Adam Hurtig
Original name: Flag Day