Reliance
Reliance

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Reliance

2013
Movie
101 min
Swedish

A girl, Selinda, runs into her parents' bedroom in the middle of the night, claiming that a strange man just climbed through her window. The event causes a commotion in the entire residential area where they live. Some immediately assume that the outsider running the convenience store is the perpetrator. Others doubt the girl's story. In the midst of this drama, middle-aged Paul is trying to find his way back to his daughter, who is growing up, and away from him.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Tal MichaelGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, desperate to secure his future, takes a job as a security guard at a remote research facility. He soon discovers a dark secret about the facility's true purpose and the dangerous experiments being conducted. As he tries to uncover the truth, his own life becomes endangered, forcing him to make a choice between his own safety and exposing the conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Reliance received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere and thought-provoking themes, though some found the pacing to be uneven. Audiences generally appreciated its suspenseful narrative and psychological depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and dark atmosphere.

  • Noted for its exploration of ethical dilemmas in scientific research.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable or slow-moving at times.

Google audience: Audience reception for Reliance on Google is not widely available, but general comments suggest appreciation for its suspenseful elements and thoughtful, albeit dark, subject matter.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote desert area, which contributed to its isolated and tense atmosphere.

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