Set against the majestic backdrop of the Serengeti in 1964, 'The Lioness' unfurls the tale of Hollywood starlet Katie Barstow and her entourage, who journey to Africa for an opulent honeymoon safari. Envisioned as a luxurious escape, their adventure veers into terror when a kidnapping by Russian mercenaries goes awry. As their dream trip descends into a nightmarish struggle for survival beneath the African sun, Katie and her friends confront the brutal realities of fame, race, love, and mortality. With vividly drawn characters and relentless pacing, Chris Bohjalian's enthralling thriller weaves a rich tapestry of human drama and geopolitical intrigue, capturing the essence of a world teetering on the edge of monumental change.