Starred Up
“We're all different on the inside.”
19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.
This is a raw, unflinching dive into the brutal realities of prison life, pulsating with volatile energy and simmering rage. It's an emotionally charged, gritty experience that explores fractured family bonds and the desperate fight for control within an oppressive system. Expect a visceral, intense journey.
