The Gist

A Sympathetic Serial Imposter

Joshua Marston’s new film, Complete Unknown, depicts a woman who can’t stop changing her identity.

Rachel Weisz in Complete Unknown.

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Director Joshua Marston has done his share of shape-shifting. He’s spent time as a teacher abroad. He’s learned Albanian and made some stories for NPR. And he’s directed critically acclaimed movies like Maria Full of Grace. His newest, Complete Unknown, opens Friday and stars Rachel Weisz as a serial imposter who gets stuck at a dinner party with someone from her past.

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