This official selection in the main competition of the Cannes and Toronto film festivals tells the story of Michael, a seemingly meek insurance agent, who has a secret: he’s holding 10-year-old Wolfgang captive in a locked room in his basement. Director Markus Schleinzer creates a tense portrait of how the most mundane lives can mask the ugliest truths. German with English subtitles. Strand Releasing (strandreleasing.com). —Preview: Troy Carrington
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