A woman in a monkey suit and a suicidal podcaster go on a crime spree. Therapy is cheaper.
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy's Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life, but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane's controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane's newfound freedom.
Acting
Nina Conti's physical comedy through a full monkey costume.
Writing
Balances suicidal ideation with genuine belly laughs.
Director
Nina Conti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Nina Conti is primarily known as a ventriloquist—her first feature film.
The monkey costume becomes less absurd as Jane's humanity returns—a visual metaphor for shedding performative coping.
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