‘Out Of Blue’ Trailer: Patricia Clarkson Stars In The Existential Detective Thriller From Last Year’s TIFF

Patricia Clarkson is one of the most underrated actresses in the world. However, she takes center stage in the new film “Out of Blue,” and it sure does look like a doozy of a detective film.

In the trailer for “Out of Blue,” we meet Clarkson’s detective character that is investigating the murder of a young professor that has ties to a prominent local family. However, as she does her detecting, Clarkson comes across a variety of strange folks and a lecture given by the professor about the nature of the universe. So, what looks to be, on paper, a typical whodunnit, turns into an existential examination through the lens of a detective thriller. Sounds awesome.

READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2019

Clarkson is joined by Jacki Weaver, James Caan, and Toby Jones in the cast, each playing a seemingly interesting character with much more hidden underneath. “Out of Blue” is written and directed by Carol Morley, who is probably best known for her work on “The Falling” and “Dreams of a Life.”

“Out of Blue” is scheduled to be released on March 15.

Here’s the synopsis:

Detective Mike Hoolihan (Clarkson) is called in to investigate the murder of a young professor who, the night before her death, gave a lecture on the mysteries of the universe. When the cool-headed Hoolihan digs into the case, she must contend with the victim’s dubious ex-boyfriend and a family with its own murky past. The more the detective begins to pull apart the various strands of the case, the more her own vulnerabilities and imperfections are revealed. As our mesmerizing protagonist gets closer to the truth behind the murder, she also begins to discover a larger truth — but she worries that the fully realized answer may elude her.