Michael, a seemingly meek insurance agent, has a secret: he's hoIding 10-year-old Wolfgang captive in a Iocked room in his basement. Chronicling a five month period, director Markus Schleinzer reveals a tense portrait of how seemingly mundane Iives can hide the darkest secrets. MICHAEL is a masterfuIIy executed study of a monster with rich cinematic detail and unnerving insight.