Sorrowland
Directed by Waheed NaddafiAfter Jack's mother dies from a drug overdose, he tries to prevent his father from using drugs by attempting to take a bag of drugs away from him. However, his father misinterprets his actions and violently kicks Jack out of their home. Fifteen years later, Jack lives a transient and disillusioned life on the streets, haunted by the trauma of his mother's death and his abusive past. When he witnesses a junkie taking drugs, Jack impulsively tries to intervene but is unable to prevent the person from using. Following a physical altercation, Jack witnesses an attempted robbery of a young woman and decides to help her. This act of kindness is recognized and reciprocated by the woman, and the two continue to work together to assist others in need.
