When a new case uncovers traumas from a past undercover operation, an LAPD detective is forced to face her personal and professional demons, in this genre-defining work from Karyn Kusama (Girlfight) that breaks cinematic conventions in its depiction of female detectives. Tender and violent, the film also makes great use of its L.A. backdrop.

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Duration:
123 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
2018