A hilariously dark and unconventional love story, following two people on the edge of life who find purpose and romance through an unlikely connection, escaping the darkness in search of some sunlight.
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy’s Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane’s controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane’s newfound freedom.
There are plenty of laughs and a fair bit of trauma to process when a depressed man takes a monkey woman across country. Conti manages the feat of being funny, emotionally astute and kinda sexy throughout. – Critic: Phil Hoad, The Guardian
Englische Originalfassung mit Englischem Untertitel
UK 2025; 96 min.; Director: Nina Conti
Cast: Nina Conti, Shenoah Allen, Bill Wise a. o.