Movie

Alter Ego

2017 · 122 min

A heavy, conflicted character study that keeps you uneasy as it moves between courtroom resolve and private compulsion.

Overview: Bent on bringing sexual predators to justice, a strong-willed attorney and activist struggles with her own demons while trying to satisfy her desires.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, trauma, obsession, guilt
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
trauma
obsession
guilt
identity
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong