Hard Redemption (2026)
Director: Jino Kang
Cast: Preston Yeung, Jino Kang , Lou Ferrigno, Jessie Pettit, David Kurzhal
More About This Film
Hard Redemption is a contained action thriller about a teenager trying to escape a gang while being hunted inside a summer-school lockdown. With the building sealed and the danger closing in, an ex-con teacher and a security guard are forced to protect students and staff while confronting the attackers.
The film combines school-set suspense with martial-arts and action elements, keeping the stakes focused on survival and protection rather than a sprawling criminal conspiracy. Its confined setting gives the story a direct, pressure-cooker quality as the characters make increasingly difficult choices.
- Co-directed by Jino Kang and Christine Lam.
- Jino Kang also stars as James Park, opposite Lou Ferrigno as Rico.
- David Kurzhal, Jessie Pettit, Preston Yeung, and Alyssa McCullough are also part of the ensemble.
- The film had an estimated budget of $200,000 and was filmed in San Francisco.
- Lou Ferrigno's role includes a playful reference to his history as the Incredible Hulk.
Where to Watch
Hard Redemption has been released as a recent independent action title, so rental and purchase listings are more likely to vary by region than subscription access.