The Secrets We Keep

About The Secrets We Keep

The Secrets We Keep is a gripping drama-thriller released in 2020. The film is set in post-World War II America, where a woman, Maja, is rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband. When she encounters an eerily familiar figure from her past life as a Romanian war refugee, she becomes convinced he is one of her tormentors and takes drastic action to uncover the truth.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Yuval Adler and the screenplay was written by Ryan Covington and Yuval Adler. The film was produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam, Adam Riback, Greg Shapiro, and Stuart Ford, through their respective production companies di Bonaventura Pictures, Agc Studios, and Echo Lake Entertainment. The movie was shot in Philadelphia.

Actors

• Noomi Rapace as Maja: She nails the emotionally charged role of a haunted woman boxing with her past.
• Joel Kinnaman as Lewis: He plays the loving husband who stands with his wife, despite discovering her seemingly murky past.
• Chris Messina as Thomas: He brings the mysterious character to life, around whom the tension of the story revolves.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This a not a typical 'post-WW II' movie as it is mostly set in the modern USA and not in Europe.
• The film was announced in November 2018 with Noomi Rapace attached to star.
• During its initial release, the film gained mixed reviews but was widely appreciated for its performances and intense plot.

Quotes

• “We did what we had to do.” - Lewis
• "You don't remember me, do you?" - Maja
• “They're all dead... and we’re not. That's the only victory.” - Maja

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for the film was composed by John Paesano who created an atmosphere of tension and suspense throughout the film.
• The soundtrack complements the era represented in the film, adding authenticity and emotion to the sequences.