Plot

In "Animal Factory," Ron De Fazio (Edward Furlong) is a naive and privileged suburbanite who finds himself entangled in a world of crime and violence. When Ron gets caught up in a marijuana deal gone wrong, he is mistakenly identified as a drug dealer and faces the possibility of a five-year prison sentence at San Quentin. As Ron navigates his way through the harsh realities of the criminal justice system, he meets a cast of eccentric and troubled characters, including Popeye (Willem Dafoe), a seasoned convict who becomes his mentor. Despite their differences, Popeye takes Ron under his wing and teaches him the ways of survival in prison. As Ron struggles to adjust to his new surroundings, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life behind bars. He befriends a group of misfits, including a flamboyant prisoner named Biscuit (Mickey Rourke), who becomes his unlikely ally. Together, they face off against the corrupt and sadistic prison guards, led by the notorious Captain Medrano (Tommy Flanagan). Meanwhile, Ron's family and friends back home are trying to cope with the consequences of his incarceration. His mother (Fairuza Balk) is desperate to get him out of jail, while his father (Xander Berkeley) is more concerned about the stain it will put on their reputation. As Ron navigates the treacherous landscape of prison politics and violence, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices to survive. Will he find a way to redeem himself and earn his freedom, or will the harsh realities of the animal factory consume him? "Animal Factory" is a gritty and unflinching look at the darker side of human nature, exploring themes of identity, redemption, and the struggle for survival in a world that often seems stacked against you.

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