From director Christopher Norton (The Day I Met You) and the acclaimed sibling writing team behind Sisters, comes Secrets — a slow-burning psychological thriller that explores the emotional wreckage of buried truths, fractured families, and the long shadow of the past.
The story centres on Sammy, played by Charlotte Jackson Coleman (Silent Witness), a single mother grappling with grief and the fragile scaffolding of her own mental health following the death of her mother. As her daughter Ava begins to peel back layers of family history, she triggers a series of events that unearth generational trauma and hidden connections.
Shaun Paul McGrath (Salvable) gives a taut performance as Detective Richards, whose parallel investigation unravels a mystery that intertwines with Ava’s search, gradually exposing a truth neither mother nor daughter are prepared to face.
The film’s emotional weight are standout performances from Mike Dickman (Gandhi), Anna Georgina, and Susan Graham, whose layered portrayals deepen the narrative’s psychological impact, rounding out an emotionally resonant ensemble. The film avoids easy shocks in favour of creeping psychological tension, building a sense of dread that tightens with each scene like a vice. The writing by Liz and Christopher Norton in Secrets is sharp, emotionally layered, and thoroughly captivating. Christopher’s direction brings their script to life with a quiet intensity, drawing out tension and truth in every scene. It’s a compelling collaboration that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Secrets is more than a mystery — it’s a meditation on guilt, justice, and the unspoken legacies passed down through generations. With its nuanced performances and emotionally charged script, it delivers both suspense and soul. A haunting, memorable piece of storytelling that lingers long after the screen fades to black. This is the one you don’t want to miss!
