Sanctuary

A wealthy man and a dominatrix engage in a psychological power struggle within the confines of a hotel room. Having inherited a hotel empire, the man attempts to end their secretive relationship to protect his professional image. However, the woman refuses to let him go, leading to a tense confrontation defined by manipulation and shifting dynamics.

Directed by Zachary Wigon, this drama and thriller is the second of three listed films in his career, following The Heart Machine and preceding Victorian Psycho. The story was written by Micah Bloomberg and stars Margaret Qualley as Rebecca Marin and Christopher Abbott as Hal Porterfield. The production involved companies from Russia, the United States, and France, utilizing a credited crew of 44 people.

The film received a moderate reception from audiences, holding a 6.2 rating on IMDb based on 13,000 votes and a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 268 votes. In comparison, professional film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.5 based on 91 reviews.