Trust Me (2014)
After her parents tragically died in a car crash, Lily is adopted and raised by Jeff, the driver of the other car. Jeff's young wife did not survive the accident, and unable to bare the pain of his loss, Jeff becomes a religious lunatic who projects his delusions onto Lily and makes her life a living hell. Looking for an escape, Lily becomes a well known burlesque dancer, losing herself nightly in a world of mystery and passion. Her life seems perfect and carefree, but the physical and emotional abuse she suffers makes it nearly impossible for her to have any kind of personal relationships with men. Everything changes when she meets Nate, a fiery young police officer with a troubled childhood that he can't forget. They fall into an affair that spins out of control, as everything they once believed in beings to change... Will they choose faith or fear?
Cast
- Paulina Michaels - Lily
- Isaac Harrison - Nate
- Marc Anthony Samuel - Ray
- Eric Roberts - Jeff
- Lyman Johnson - Young Jeff
- Bo Youngblood - Helen
- Karsen Rigby - Katrina
- Zackary Arthur - Little Nate
Screenplay
- Paulina Michaels (Co-Writer)
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain
Keywords
childhood trauma, abuse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trust Me about?
- After her parents tragically died in a car crash, Lily is adopted and raised by Jeff, the driver of the other car. Jeff's young wife did not survive the accident, and unable to bare the pain of his loss, Jeff becomes a religious lunatic who projects his delusions onto Lily and makes her life a living hell. Looking for an escape, Lily becomes a well known burlesque dancer, losing herself nightly in a world of mystery and passion. Her life seems perfect and carefree, but the physical and emotional abuse she suffers makes it nearly impossible for her to have any kind of personal relationships with men. Everything changes when she meets Nate, a fiery young police officer with a troubled childhood that he can't forget. They fall into an affair that spins out of control, as everything they once believed in beings to change... Will they choose faith or fear?
- Who directed Trust Me?
- Trust Me was directed by Pete Pepe.
- Who stars in Trust Me?
- Trust Me stars Paulina Michaels, Isaac Harrison, Marc Anthony Samuel, Eric Roberts, Lyman Johnson, Bo Youngblood.
- How long is Trust Me?
- Trust Me has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Trust Me?
- Trust Me is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What are the themes of Trust Me?
- The themes of Trust Me include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain.