Still Waters are Deep
At the site where Mikhail Sveshnev was working, the roof collapsed, crushing one of the miners. At the risk of his life, Mikhail saved his comrade, but the foreman lied to Sveshnev and blamed him for the accident. The commission identified the true culprits of the accident, but Mikhail, feeling alienated by the team, left for home. Thinking about what had happened and failing to find a job to his liking, he returned to the mine.
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Plot Summary
A successful architect finds his life unraveling when he becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman. His fixation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. As his relationships crumble and his sanity is questioned, he must confront the true nature of his desires and the potential consequences.
Critical Reception
Still Waters are Deep received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its slow pacing and convoluted plot, though some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors. Audiences found the film to be an unengaging and ultimately unsatisfying thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a disjointed narrative and lacks sufficient suspense.
- Performances by the lead cast are commendable but cannot salvage the weak script.
- The pacing is too slow to maintain audience engagement.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is largely unavailable or non-existent, indicating a lack of significant public discussion or interest in the film.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by Michael C. French.
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