Franz, an aspiring yet struggling pimp in a seedy underworld, finds himself caught in a dangerous game of loyalty and survival as he navigates the treacherous waters of the criminal world. Balancing his unwavering devotion to his devoted mistress with his growing attachment to Bruno - a gangster dispatched by a shadowy crime syndicate seeking his allegiance - Franz is forced to confront the grim realities of his chosen lifestyle and the dark alliances that bind him to its violent underbelly. In this gritty, emotionally charged tale, Franz must ultimately decide whether he will cling to the love that sustains him or succumb to the power and protection offered by the sinister organization that threatens to engulf him.
(Criterion Channel)
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