About Rising Wolf

Rising Wolf, known as "Ascendant" in some regions, was released in 2021. The film follows Aria Wolf, a young woman who finds herself trapped in an elevator of a towering high-rise building. She must face her enemies to escape. However, as the story unfolds, she discovers that her kidnappers have extraordinary abilities, setting off a high-stakes and captivating adventure.

Making / Production

Rising Wolf was directed by Antaine Furlong and co-written with Kieron Holland. The film is a multinational production, showcasing the collaboration between Australian and Chinese film industries. The movie's post-production was done completely during Melbourne's lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic which posed a significant challenge to the team.

Actors

• Charlotte Best plays the lead role of Aria Wolf. She did an impeccable job portraying her character's vulnerability and determination.
• Johnny Zhang brilliantly plays the role of Jin - the mysterious antagonist with supernatural abilities.
• Jonny Pasvolsky, playing as Aria's helpless father, Robert Wolf, has effectively displayed the dilemma of a worried parent.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was initially titled "Ascendant" but was later changed to "Rising Wolf" for its international release.
• The entire post-production of the film was carried out during the lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards

As of now, Rising Wolf has not received any official awards.

Quotes

• "Be careful when you're amongst the clouds, it's a long way to fall."
• "In this place, reality is an illusion."

• "My Tears Are Becoming A Sea" by M83
• "Spellbound" by Siouxsie and the Banshees