
Dissatisfied with the inertia of her life, Susan struggles to reignite a fire in her heart, and discovers kindling in the most unlikely and dangerous of ways. As her penchant for pain threatens to consume her entire world, Susan must confront whether to let everything she knows, including her marriage and personal safety, go up in flames... 'Charred' weaves together themes of self-harm, sensuality, surreality and drives towards pleasure and destruction.
Directed by Michael Chmiel, Charred leans on a strong ensemble — Amber Swenson, Michael Chmiel, Michael Nathanson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.
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A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
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