Disencumber follows the story of two struggling friends, Jake and Alex, who are desperate to find a way out of their financial struggles. Jake is a cynical and frustrated filmmaker whose dreams of making it big in Hollywood have been crushed by endless rejections. Alex, on the other hand, is a bright and ambitious PhD candidate who is struggling to pay off her student loans.
One day, in a moment of desperation, they hatch a plan to rob their drug dealer, a dangerous and unpredictable man who has been supplying them with drugs on credit. Initially, the plan seems foolproof, but as they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, they realize that they have bitten off more than they can chew.
As they navigate through this dark and dangerous world, they are forced to confront their own moral compasses and question whether their actions are worth the risks they are taking. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including a crooked cop, a ruthless gang leader, and a kind-hearted prostitute who offers them a glimmer of hope.
Disencumber takes a raw and unflinching look at the complexities of life for young people struggling to make ends meet in a society that values wealth above all else. It explores themes of friendship, desperation, and ultimately what it means to be human in a world where the odds are stacked against you.