Clean
Maynard Yates is trying to clean up his life when chance gives him a job as a limousine driver. He is soon chauffeuring the Hollywood elite and finds himself emerged in the dark, seedy underbelly of celebrity: sex, addiction, money, fame, greed, lies, power and betrayal. When his own bad habits return, Maynard is unwillingly led into a downward spiral and slowly realizes that he may be the driver but he's not in control.
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Plot Summary
A former prostitute, Emily Wang, struggles to regain custody of her son after her husband, a heroin addict, dies. She navigates the dangerous world of addiction and the criminal underworld in Los Angeles to get her life back on track and be reunited with her child.
Critical Reception
Clean received critical acclaim, particularly for Maggie Cheung's performance, which earned her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was praised for its raw portrayal of addiction and its exploration of a woman's fight for redemption.
What Reviewers Say
- Maggie Cheung delivers a powerhouse, award-winning performance.
- The film offers a gritty and unflinching look at addiction and its consequences.
- Olivier Assayas crafts a compelling story of struggle and survival.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's realistic depiction of a difficult subject matter and Maggie Cheung's strong performance, finding it to be a powerful and moving drama.
Awards & Accolades
Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Maggie Cheung
Fun Fact
Maggie Cheung's performance in Clean was her first role in an English-language film and made her the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress award at Cannes.
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