The Misconduct of Mr. Arnold

Ryan, an ordinary theatergoer, is thrust into the stage spotlight when he is coerced into the role of Dave Arnold, a man entangled in a staged love triangle. As he struggles to comprehend the surreal nature of the performance, he begins to realize his free will may be an illusion—every action subtly controlled by the cryptic directors. A desperate plea from his “wife” Eva hints that her life is at risk, blurring the lines between reality and performance. When the curtain falls, Ryan is abruptly cast out, left questioning whether he was merely a pawn in a grand theatrical experiment or if he has truly lost himself in a scripted fate.

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