Arc (2006)

In the shadowy underbelly of Los Angeles' crime-ridden streets, Arc unfurls the turbulent journey of Paris Pritchert, a fallen cop turned drug peddler and addict. Haunted by his crumbling moral compass, Paris plunges headlong into a perilous mission to locate a missing child, his redemption hinging on its success. His only lifeline is his drug-fueled confidence, a perilous thread that compels him to stay perpetually high and survive the treacherous ordeal. Teaming up with him is Maya Gibbs, a street-smart prostitute imbued with the wisdom of the streets and the eloquence of Maya Angelou and Nadine Gordimer. As they navigate this treacherous labyrinth, their lives intertwine with an eclectic mix of characters - the missing child's parents, a doctor with a questionable fondness for "Street Boys", a self-proclaimed King Of Porn, a drug lord with an unexpected culinary flair, and a grizzled cop running more scams than a seasoned hustler. Utilizing a mesmerizing palette of visual techniques and color schemes, Arc takes us through Paris' relentless pursuit, spiraling into corners he never anticipated. His quest is steeped in the grim reality of addiction, the sinister aura of depraved characters, and the burgeoning bond between two lost souls with nothing left to lose yet everything to gain. Amidst the chaos and danger, a myriad of answers begin to emerge - unveiling the child's fate, unraveling the tangled threads of Paris' relationship with his parents, and unmasking the enigmatic criminal mastermind, "The Wolf". Arc is more than a quest; it's a journey into the depths of darkness in search of light, a tale of despair, hope, and the desperate search for redemption.

Arc is a drama movie featuring Ann Cusack and directed by Robert Ethan Gunnerson.

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