But real friends are rare in the crime world and Trojan's old contacts turn out to be unreliable. In his search to find new accomplices, he becomes entangled in a web of violence, betrayal and corruption. Director Thomas Arslan departs from over-stylization of his characters typical of the genre and instead explores the underlying elements of the gangster film. "IN THE SHADOWS is pure genre cinema as seen through the eyes of a keen observer. It's not only superbly directed, but also genuinely suspenseful. A successful balancing act of auteur and genre cinema where Thomas Arslan strikes the golden mean." (Filmstarts)
Trojan, fresh out of prison, specializes in robberies. He just wants to pull off one last big score. Then it's time to call it quits.
But real friends are rare in the crime world and Trojan's old contacts turn out to be unreliable. In his search to find new accomplices, he becomes entangled in a web of violence, betrayal and corruption.
Director Thomas Arslan departs from over-stylization of his characters typical of the genre and instead explores the underlying elements of the gangster film.
"IN THE SHADOWS is pure genre cinema as seen through the eyes of a keen observer. It's not only superbly directed, but also genuinely suspenseful. A successful balancing act of auteur and genre cinema where Thomas Arslan strikes the golden mean." (Filmstarts)