The Secrets We Keep is a psychological thriller set in the 1950s, following the story of Maja, a Romanian woman who was traumatized by the horrors of World War II. Maja has settled down in an American suburb with her husband, Lewis, and is struggling to forget her past. One day, she recognizes her neighbor, Thomas, as a man who had tortured and raped her during the war.
Determined to get justice for her suffering, Maja kidnaps Thomas and locks him in her basement. She begins a brutal interrogation, trying to force him to confess to his crimes. Her husband, Lewis, is unaware of her actions and becomes increasingly suspicious of her behavior.
As the film progresses, the lines between reality and Maja's trauma begin to blur, leaving the audience wondering if Thomas is truly guilty or if Maja's memories are playing tricks on her. With each passing day, Maja's desperation to expose Thomas's true nature escalates, leading to shocking revelations and a gut-wrenching finale.
The Secrets We Keep is directed by Yuval Adler and stars Noomi Rapace as Maja, Joel Kinnaman as Lewis, and Chris Messina as Thomas. The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and the consequences of holding onto past traumas.