A Knowing
Unethical Clinical Trials have been the silent killers for generations. It is everywhere at all times, just like the virus. One such trial has torn two lovers apart, a woman who had been a victim of misinformation and a man who overlooked the truth. Now, she is one of the 'wakers' in a ghost town called Orbit. They can never meet. Prolonged isolation and extended quarantines had subjected both of them to severe mental stress and anxiety. But, they still try to cope up with whatever they can, she sneaks in a phone to the washroom of the facility and video calls him. They both fear for each other. She must distract and stop him from 'blowing the whistle' to the world. And, he must tell the truth to save his girlfriend and all the 'wakers'.
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Plot Summary
A renowned author, haunted by the disappearance of his younger sister decades ago, receives a mysterious package containing a single photograph of her. This triggers a descent into his past, forcing him to confront buried secrets and the unsettling possibility that the answer to her vanishing lies not in a crime, but in a supernatural event.
Critical Reception
A Knowing is a low-budget independent thriller that garnered mixed reviews, praised for its atmospheric tension and central performance but criticized for its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot points. Audiences were divided, with some finding it a compelling and unsettling mystery, while others felt it failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its eerie atmosphere and Toby Stephens' committed performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't fully deliver on its premise.
- Some found the supernatural elements intriguing, while others felt they were inadequately explained.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but available comments suggest a split between viewers who appreciated the film's psychological depth and unsettling tone, and those who found it frustratingly ambiguous and slow-moving.
Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in and around Cornwall, England, utilizing its rugged coastline and historic locations to enhance the brooding atmosphere.
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