True Story

The film delves into the complex dynamics of a unique real-life encounter between journalist Michael Finkel and convicted murderer Christian Longo. When Finkel, struggling with his own professional failures, discovers that an accused killer was living under his name, he becomes intrigued by the case. As their stories intersect, Finkel begins investigating Longo's past and eventually agrees to interview him while he awaits trial in Mexico. The narrative unfolds as a tense psychological drama, challenging the audience's perception of truth and deception, as both men wrestle with questions of identity, morality, and redemption.