Clean Hands
Clean Hands

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Clean Hands

2016
Movie
20 min
English

Weighed down by his deadbeat father and unrelenting financial debts, Joss is forced to sink deeper into a criminal underworld to escape his burdens. As the line between his two lives thins, Joss frantically begins constructing an escape from his sins he commits before they swallow him whole.

Insights

Director: S. J. EvansGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, tormented by his past, seeks solace and redemption by living a life of isolation in the wilderness. However, when a mysterious woman enters his secluded world, his carefully constructed peace is shattered. Secrets from his past begin to resurface, forcing him to confront the very demons he tried to escape, leading to a tense and unpredictable climax.

Critical Reception

Clean Hands received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its underdeveloped plot and inconsistent pacing. While some appreciated its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, the film struggled to deliver a cohesive and engaging narrative. Its low ratings reflect a general disappointment with its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a psychological thriller but lacks the narrative depth to succeed.

  • Performances are adequate, but they cannot salvage a confusing and unsatisfying story.

  • The pacing is uneven, with moments of tension frequently undermined by narrative gaps.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally negative, with viewers often citing a lack of clarity in the plot and a failure to create compelling characters. The film's ambiguous ending and underdeveloped themes were common points of criticism.

Fun Fact

Despite its 2016 release year, "Clean Hands" appears to have had a very limited distribution and thus garnered minimal critical attention or awards.

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