Kandyland

A gritty, slow-burn character study that immerses you in the uneasy world of a woman navigating exploitation and fragile friendships.

Directed by

Robert Allen Schnitzer

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kim Evenson, Charles Laulette, Sandahl Bergman

Overview

Joni gets persuaded to enter a bikini contest by her friends and likes the attention. She talks to another contestant, Harlow, who suggests she try exotic dancing at Kandyland, where she works. Joni gets fed up with her job at the dry cleaner's, and boyfriend Frank won't commit, so she gets a job at Kandyland. She finds others doing drugs and getting abused, and tries to make her new job, her lingering attraction to Frank, and her strong friendship with Harlow coexist.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, friendship, addiction

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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