Plainclothes

Inspired by true events, PLAINCLOTHES is a riveting romantic thriller starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey.

In 1990s New York State, Lucas (Blyth), a working-class undercover officer is tasked with entrapping and apprehending gay men cruising public bathrooms. But when he begins to lure Andrew (Tovey), Lucas finds himself drawn to him and is unable to go through with the arrest. As the two continue to meet, Lucas grows increasingly paranoid that his secret will be discovered by both the force and his family.

Visually poetic and emotionally resonant, Carmen Emmi’s debut PLAINCLOTHES is beautifully crafted and haunting ode to queer love, longing, and resistance.