Alex Nierman

Walter Schmitt, a once-prominent Chicago hotel developer, fights to revive his stalled legacy through an ambitious international expansion. When the pressure mounts, a chance encounter with a mysterious, powerful investor sparks a high-stakes new chapter that tests the limits of his ambition.

A drifting young high school dropout gets himself employed at a suburban fish store, where he decides to steal a rare and valuable pufferfish that will help him start his life afresh. In his efforts to sell the precious item to a wealthy collector, the scheme begins to deteriorate into paranoia, dangerous situations, and unhealthy relationships. When faced with the results of his dishonesty, he must confront himself and understand the true consequences of his actions.

Set In 1926, three friends and struggling child actors in Hollywood search for roles that lead to competition threatening their friendship. Through a series of auditions, conversations, and dances, the film navigates the challenges of child actors in "Hollywoodland" and the importance of friendship despite the forces against it.