A disc of memoirs ignites a darkly comic and absurd scheme for gym employees seeking life-changing cosmetic surgery.
Absurdist and pulpy, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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It stays inside its R, with some innuendo or implied sex and some violence.
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When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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