EXCLUSIVE: Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights from Anton and New Europe Film Sales to A Prayer for the Dying prior to its world premiere in the Perspectives section of the Berlin Film Festival.

Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, A Prayer for The Dying follows veteran Jacob Hansen, whose American dream of a new life in Friendship, Wisconsin quickly becomes a nightmare. When a deadly epidemic and threatening wildfire spread chaos, Jacob – serving as sheriff, undertaker, and pastor – must fight to save his town, his family, and his soul.

Johnny Flynn (Ripley) is Jacob Hansen – the sheriff responsible for the safety of the town hit by a natural disaster and is joined by Oscar nominee John C. Reilly (Gangs of New York) who will play the role of the town’s doctor.