After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Maria is a young woman who has just been dumped by her boyfriend and discovered she is pregnant. Disillusioned, she wanders through a bleak urban landscape, encountering various eccentric characters. She meets Matthew, a man with a mysterious past and a knack for trouble, and they form an unlikely bond as they navigate their uncertain futures together in a world that seems indifferent to their struggles.
Hal Hartley's 'Trust' was a distinctive entry into independent cinema, lauded for its quirky dialogue, deadpan humor, and unique visual style. While some critics found its alienation and detached tone challenging, many praised its artistic ambition and the compelling performances of its lead actors, cementing its status as a cult favorite within the indie film scene.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment suggests appreciation for its intellectual and artistic approach, with some finding it slow-paced.
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival (1991).
Director Hal Hartley deliberately styled the film's dialogue to have a poetic, almost theatrical cadence, often described as 'post-absurdist'.
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