Nudes
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06-Jul-2021
[Online Premiere]. Desperate to be desired in her long-expired relationship, Jen becomes embroiled in a sextual encounter with her co-worker. “Nudes,” directed by Evan Daves, is a provocative relationship drama about a young couple experiencing doubts and trust issues, and possibly drifting into infidelity. Home alone on a Friday evening, Jen remarks on an Instagram post of a friend, leading to a flirty text exchange and an impromptu racy selfie photo shoot. When her boyfriend of six years returns home from his night job at a restaurant, the tone of the evening shifts dramatically. The performances of Miranda Gruss and Delano Montgomery carry the film, both imbuing their characters with a complex set of emotions, desires, and anxieties. -KA.
Director: Evan Daves. Starring Miranda Gruss, Delano Montgomery. DP: Christoph Plunkett. Editor: Miranda Gruss. Colorist: Jenny Montgomery. Producers: Kate Montgomery, Tom Roberts. Associate Producer: Lauren Flack.
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