Clinging to the reputation of his one hit novel, writer Guy Laury accepts a winter residency on a reclusive island whose residents seem friendly at first. The discovery of a lost manuscript and its possible ties to a longstanding local murder case, however, throw into question the intentions of everyone around him.
Acting
Jay Duplass crumbles magnificently as washed-up Guy.
Direction
Matthews turns winter light into pure psychological menace.
Writing
Meta-commentary on authorship that actually stings.
Director
Thomas Matthews
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot on Block Island during actual off-season, using real empty vacation homes as locations.
The film directly references the real 1980s plagiarism case surrounding 'The Education of Little Tree,' questioning who owns authentic voice in literature.
US
