@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.
Quick Stats
6.6
TMDB Rating
974
Votes
1h 47m
Runtime
$700K
Budget
$4.9M
Box Office
702%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRyan Fleck
WriterAnna Boden
CinematographyAndrij Parekh
ComposerKevin Drew
EditorAnna Boden
Production DesignBeth Mickle
Produced by
Hunting Lane FilmsJourneyman PicturesOriginal MediaSilverwood FilmsTraction Media
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Ryan Gosling
Dan Dunne
Shareeka Epps
Drey
Anthony Mackie
Frank
Jeff Lima
Roodly
Monique Gabriela Curnen
Isabel
Tina Holmes
Rachel
Nathan Corbett
Terrance
T
Tyra Kwao-Vovo
Stacy
R
Rosemary Ledee
Gina
Tristan Mack Wilds
Jamal
B
Bryce Silver
Bernard
K
Kaela C. Pabon
Lena
E
Erica Rivera
Erika
Stephanie Bast
Vanessa
Eleanor Hutchins
Simone
