Set in 1990s New York State, this intimate and compelling drama follows Lucas (Tom Blyth), a young undercover officer tasked with entrapping gay men - just as he begins to come to terms with his own sexuality. As he navigates a world of surveillance, secrecy, and pressure from his superiors, an unexpected spark with Andrew (Russell Tovey) challenges everything he thought he knew about himself. Tom Blyth delivers a standout performance as Lucas, capturing the quiet thrill and inner conflict of a man on the edge of self-discovery. Writer-director Carmen Emmi evokes the era through grainy VHS textures and a subtly shifting timeline, creating a vivid emotional landscape where memory, longing, and identity collide. Tense yet tender, this is a story about risk, transformation, and the courage it takes to step into your truth - even when the world is watching.

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"Remarkable" - Variety
"A moving story told with sensitivity and beautifully acted by the two leads." - Hollywood Reporter
"One of Sundance 2025’s most compelling and insightful entries" - The Cinematic Reel

"The smoldering chemistry is palpable" - Deadline
"Truly astonishing, award-worthy work" - Edge Media Network

"Russell Tovey is unfiltered and raw" - The Playlist

"Exhilaratingly crafted" - Screen Rant
"A quiet, gripping character portrait." - Fish Jelly Films

"Tom Blyth mesmerizes in an extremely tense thriller of emotion" - Discussing Film
"Engrossing, sexy, and dangerous" - The Contending

"Riveting" - The Film Stage
"Performances are very good" - Hallmarkies Podcast
"An exceptionally assured film" - Geek Vibes Nation

"Tom Blyth is stellar" - RogerEbert.com
"Two superb leads" - Awards Buzz
"Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey are fantastic" - AwardsWatch
"Their chemistry on screen is palpable." - The Playlist
"Tremendously acted... and sensitively told" - AU Review
"The smoldering chemistry between the two is palpable" - Deadline Hollywood Daily
"Both stylish in how it conveys its '90s setting and noble in how it avoids tropes." - Discussing Film
"A multidimensional romantic thriller that is worth analyzing from every angle." - Screen Rant

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Festival Highlights
Sundance Film Festival 2025 - Winner, US Dramatic Special Jury Award
Sundance Film Festival 2025 - Nominee, Grand Jury Prize
New Zealand Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
NewFest 2025 - Official Selection