A banker's happy-go-lucky world unravels in a melancholy, absurdist drama of betrayal and broken trust.
Campy and pulpy, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Tubi (free).
Moderate sex and nudity, and some violence, about what an R should carry.
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Johnny is a successful banker with great respect for and dedication to the people in his life, especially his future wife Lisa. The happy-go-lucky guy sees his world being torn apart when his friends begin to betray him one-by-one.
No. Brace yourself.
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