Without Ward (2022)

Set in the not-too-distant future, under the stern rule of a one-world government known as Contractualism, the independent sci-fi romance, Without Ward, unfolds. In this world, an ingenious inventor named Ward, brilliantly portrayed by Martin Landau, crafts a drug that opens the gateway to the most tantalizing dreams, allowing people to live within the realm of their wildest fantasies. Over the next two decades, this dream drug ensnares half the world's population in its seductive grasp. Meanwhile, Contractualism's iron fist is enforced by the Union of United Esquires, an armed band of lawyers ensuring every contract is upheld and every drug-induced dreamer cared for. However, the dream comes to an abrupt end when the drug vanishes, leaving its users confined to their homes under house arrest. The narrative heart of Without Ward beats with the struggles of a dysfunctional family awakening in this new order, searching for genuine connections in a world that has traded dreams for lockdown. Their eldest son, Garp, vividly brought to life by Michael Gladis, yearns to fulfill a simple yet essential dream: to see the girl across the street, Scout, enticingly played by Alexis Dziena, in her naked truth. But this initial quest evolves into a profound journey into the depths of connection and self-discovery. Without Ward then transforms into more than just a tale of a world under control; it's a testament to the power of real-life connections and the human spirit's resilience. In the end, it's the story of one man's determination to take action, to stand naked in the face of adversity, and in doing so, save his world.

Without Ward is a drama movie directed by Cory Cataldo.

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