Naomi Watts stars as Hermine Ryan, an immigrant homemaker whose carefully maintained suburban life conceals a Nazi past. Set in mid-1960s Queens, the film explores her self-deception and the investigation that begins when a journalist, acting on a tip from Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, starts asking questions. The review finds Watts’ performance compelling, but considers the surrounding thriller predictable and insufficiently developed.

The film benefits from polished period production, a strong supporting cast and Ben Shirinian’s serious direction, though his debut overemphasises clues already made obvious by the script. Tye Sheridan’s journalist and Michael Imperioli’s immigration officer are seen as weak counterpoints to Watts, while Luke Evans and Lena Olin are underused; despite these flaws, the drama could appeal to older arthouse audiences.