Catching Dust is a tense and tightly crafted thriller that keeps the viewer on bated breath. In it, an abused woman trapped by a controlling husband in a remote desert landscape seeks a path to freedom through unexpected visitors. The film addresses domestic violence, spousal conflict, and hidden agendas with a layered methodology that yields surprising and uncomfortable truths. The wide open, barren exterior is beautifully juxtaposed against tight spaces, forcing a volatile collision with sophisticated characters searching for any semblance of happiness. A wild climax and equally fascinating ending may be far-fetched, but Catching Dust certainly deserves credit for being unpredictable.
