Dead Weight

• Comedy

A darkly comedic chase ensues when a recently released convict discovers his lottery windfall is clutched by the corrupt warden he left behind. This isn't a story of instant riches; it’s a frantic, often absurd, scramble for a life legitimately earned, fueled by desperation and a surprising amount of slapstick violence. The film distinguishes itself by portraying the protagonist not as a sympathetic underdog, but as a flawed, occasionally unlikeable man simply trying to secure what's rightfully his, blurring the lines between hero and anti-hero amidst a landscape of small-town eccentricity and escalating chaos. The pursuit isn’t about the money itself, but about regaining agency and a semblance of dignity after years of systematic control, creating a uniquely unsettling and hilarious exploration of freedom and institutional abuse.