A Prayer for the Dying

Plot

In 1870 Friendship, Wisconsin, a small town of Scandinavian settlers still suffering the repercussions of the recent Civil War. When faced with a new and even deadlier threat, one man is forced to make a harrowing choice: save his young family or defend the community that gave him a second chance at life and meaning.

About A Prayer for the Dying

A Prayer for the Dying is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, and adapted from the novel of the same name by Stewart O'Nan. It stars Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly. The film had its world premiere at the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Best First Feature Award.

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Images