Teenage loner Brendan pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend in this film directed by Rian Johnson. The story takes place in a modern-day California town, but with a distinctly film-noir aesthetic.
Brendan's search for his ex-girlfriend leads him to a seedy underworld of drug dealers and crime lords, as he unravels a complex conspiracy involving a wealthy socialite, her jock boyfriend, and a group of eccentric high school misfits. Brendan must navigate through this dangerous web of deceit, all while dealing with his own troubled past.
Known for its stylized visuals, snappy dialogue, and intricate plot twists, Brick pays homage to classic film noir while also injecting a fresh, modern feel to the genre.