Staring at screens has become a habit of humanity. Heck, what do you think we think you’re doing right now as you read about this film? Aneesh Chaganty’s feature-length debut explores technology and social media in the most anxiety-driven of ways: a father (John Cho) tries to find his missing teenage daughter (Michelle La) through the URL lens of smartphones and computer screens. A wild ride with twist and turns, Searching will make you second-guess the next time you check your notifications.
Director: Aneesh Chaganty
Stars: John Cho, Debra Messing, Michelle La
Rating: M
Genre: Drama | Mystery | Thriller