Exposed

A 2016 American thriller directed by Declan Dale. The film follows New York City police detective Scott Galban (Keanu Reeves) as he investigates the mysterious murder of his partner, Detective Joey Cullen. During the investigation, Galban encounters reluctance from his colleagues to reveal details, as Cullen was involved in corruption and the mistreatment of suspects. Parallel to this, the story of a young Latina woman, Isabel de la Cruz (Ana de Armas), unfolds as she experiences strange and mystical phenomena after witnessing a floating figure resembling an angel. Isabel lives in a Spanish-speaking community in New York, works at a daycare center, and awaits her husband's return from military service. Her life becomes complicated when she discovers she is pregnant, despite her husband's absence. As the plot develops, it is revealed that Isabel is connected to Cullen's murder, and her visions are the result of psychological trauma caused by the detective's violence. The film explores themes of corruption, violence, mysticism, and psychological trauma, illustrating how reality and illusions intertwine in the mind of a person who has experienced profound shock. The cast also includes Mira Sorvino as Janine, Cullen's widow, and Christopher McDonald as Lieutenant Gallagher, Galban's superior.