Two politicians. One handshake to seal the deal. But when both refuse to let go, their stubbornness tales on a monstrous life of its own.

Ruth works in a neuroscience research lab, as much as she's part of an extreme traditionalist and conservative Christian family. She suddenly finds herself facing her own past when her former lover reemerges after disappearing twenty years in jail, putting into question her feelings, her life and soon her faith.

Hausarrest tells the story of Max, who was sentenced to house arrest for six months. An ankle monitor called Percy assists him during his arrest. But one day he realizes with horror how far Percy goes in its function.
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