Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.
Acting
Harris and Edgerton's brittle chemistry carries every frame.
Direction
Wright's close-ups weaponize awkward silences.
Sound
Train hum becomes unbearable tension instrument.
Director
Thomas M. Wright
Joel Edgerton
Mark Frame
Sean Harris
Henry Teague
Jada Alberts
Detective Kate Rylett
Fletcher Humphrys
Detective Graham Ikin
Mike Foenander
Heavy Man
Steve Mouzakis
Paul Emery
Simon Elrahi
Lieutenant
Alan Dukes
John
Ewen Leslie
Milliken
Matthew Sunderland
Controller / Cleaner
Lucinda Nicholas
Flight Attendant (uncredited)
Thibul Nettle
SES worker
Melanie Munt
Senior Female Detective (uncredited)
Anni Finsterer
Female Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the real 2003 'Mr Cruel' cold case investigation where Victorian police ran an elaborate undercover operation for years.
Wright cast actual detectives alongside actors; Jada Alberts' character draws from the real female officer who pioneered the approach.
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