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Mistrust
Happy, beautiful and independent, Veronica enjoys being a mistress. No commitment, no strings and she never has to be vulnerable. She has carefully laid every brick in the walls of the fortress surrounding her heart. She's safe and having a great time. However, there is one person who knew her heart before those walls were erected, her best friend Brandon, who has stood by her for too many years to count. And while Veronica has tried to keep her feelings at bay, he is the one who holds the key that opens her Pandora's box of emotions.
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Plot Summary
When a young woman is found dead at the bottom of a cliff, the police suspect foul play and begin to investigate the victim's wealthy family. As the investigation unfolds, secrets and lies within the family are exposed, revealing a complex web of relationships and betrayals.
Critical Reception
Mistrust received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Louise Brealey. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective performances.
Criticized for a plot that could be seen as somewhat conventional within the thriller genre.
Noted for its exploration of family secrets and psychological tension.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available or is mixed, with some viewers appreciating the mystery elements and acting, while others found it to be a fairly standard thriller.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a short story before being developed into a feature-length screenplay.
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