Cherry

In this film directed by Anthony Russo, Tom Holland stars as a disillusioned young man who navigates a tumultuous journey from college dropout to Army medic in Iraq, only to return home grappling with PTSD and a spiraling opioid addiction. The narrative unfolds in a series of vignettes, capturing the protagonist’s descent into crime as he resorts to bank robbery to fund his addiction. The movie is notable for its raw portrayal of the struggles faced by veterans and the impact of the opioid crisis. While it hasn’t received major awards, it offers a compelling performance by Holland. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.