An aspiring musician enters the surreal world of an absurdist pop band and its enigmatic, masked leader.
Intimate and melancholy, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free) and Tubi (free).
What we could confirm fits an R: no real violence and some strong language.
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A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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