A Branch of Life

A man has to make a decision about his career path.

Vietnam, 1969. Napalm Dreams follows a platoon of American soldiers—each harboring a troubled past—as they confront the brutal realities of combat and the psychological toll of their secrets. Bound by shared trauma and dark humor, the men struggle to hold onto their humanity as the war—and the truth—close in around them.

In a surreal and darkly comedic dinner, Fidel Castro, Joseph Stalin, and Donald Trump clash over power, control, and ideology. Through sharp dialogue and absurd moments—like Castro showcasing a pistol and Trump fielding a call from Kim Jong Un—their egos and philosophies collide, revealing the shared flaws of authoritarianism across eras. As their hubris unfolds against flashes of historical consequences, the dinner becomes a biting satire on the cost of unchecked power and the fragile line between history and absurdity.

Sammy Hill, son of crime boss Robby Rothstein, barely escapes a bloody bust that signals trouble ahead. With cops closing in, Robby sets his sights on Times Square. But as the pressure mounts, Sammy starts to unravel, his grip on reality slipping—a weakness that rival don Fredo Ferrante is quick to exploit. Now, father and son face a deadly game of ambition and loyalty in a city where survival is anything but guaranteed.

Two strange strangers meet at a strange mall to eat strange food and bond through it all.