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Dr. Fonda, an unconventional psychologist, is consulted on the case of a troubled young genius, Ellie. Upon meeting the girl in a high-security facility, under the watchful eyes of a roomful of experts, Fonda is surprised to discover the advanced nature of Ellies intelligence. However, as their session progresses he uncovers just how desperate and dangerous this situation really is...
Prodigy is a rousing Science Fiction story that seamlessly combines the intimacy of a personal drama with the excitement and mystery of a psychological thriller. The tension rises in every scene, before boiling over into a thrilling, action-packed finale. The film centers around Dr. James Fonda, an established psychologist, who has agreed to assist with a mysterious assignment. Upon arrival at a military compound, Fonda is searched by security and issued ominous warnings about interacting with his new patient. Ushered into an interrogation cell, Fonda is taken aback by what he finds - Ellie, a young girl in a straitjacket, firmly strapped to a chair. Fonda is caught off guard as Ellie immediately turns the session into a dissection of his character. Her mastery of language and analysis reveal her genius-level intellect. Undeterred, Fonda plays Ellies game and proves himself a worthy adversary. However, the true danger of the situation only becomes clear when Ellie claims to have killed her own mother, in cold blood. Fonda confronts the room full of experts who are observing the interaction. they confirm Ellies confession, and suggest Ellie is more dangerous than Fonda knows. They wont go into specifics, but reveal that the girl possesses certain unnatural "gifts" that can only be analyzed at the molecular level, which will kill her. Fonda is appalled to learn the execution and autopsy are set for the following day. His presence here was nothing more than a last-ditch effort, no one believed his insight would alter the decision. The circumstances are dire, but Fonda wont give up. Fonda changes his strategy. He challenges Ellie in increasingly intense battles of wit and will, in an attempt expose the sociopathic shell she is hiding behind. His tactics yield unexpected results, as Fonda gets closer to the heart of Ellies struggle, her "gifts" begin manifesting themselves. Objects hover in midair, furniture topples with a flick of her wrist, the foundation of the building quakes at her fury. Despite fear and astonishment at these telekinetic abilities, Fonda continues chipping away at Ellies tough facade. Fondas methods begin to win over some of the experts, but he will need drastic results if he is going to prove that the dangerous monster they see -- is actually a scared child worth saving.
Richard Neil
Fonda
Savannah Halliday
Ellie
Jolene Andersen
Olivia
Emilio Palame
Birch
David Linski
Keaton
Harvey Q. Johnson
Werner
Aral Gribble
Ryan
Avery Barkdull
Young Ellie
Trevor Castillo
Guard
Penelope Figueroa
Fonda's Daughter
Markus Haskins
Guard
Christina Holder
Ellie's Mother
Alex Matthew
Fonda's Wife
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