A playwright whose marriage and career are in a free fall has an explosive run-in with his former neighbor, a right-wing ex-con.
Acting
David Morse's Gus is terrifyingly specific—every wrong note perfect.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll need stitches. Or therapy.
Director
Martin Donovan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Martin Donovan directed himself after two decades as Hal Hartley's muse—this is basically his angry thesis on being the smart guy in the room.
The entire film was shot in 12 days in one location, which explains the sweaty, can't-escape-it intensity. The claustrophobia is real because it was real.
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