Drama
United States of America
Mope is a 2019 drama film based on a true story about two aspiring male porn actors named Steve Driver and Tom Dong. The movie chronicles their journey to fame and fortune in the adult film industry, and the tragic events that lead to their downfall.
Steve and Tom are both struggling to make ends meet, working as "mopes" – uncredited actors who perform in the background of porn sets and do odd jobs around the studios. Both are obsessed with becoming porn stars themselves, but their dreams seem impossible to realize.
Despite the constant rejection and humiliation they face, Steve and Tom refuse to give up. They work tirelessly to improve their performance skills, hoping to catch the eye of a producer or director who will give them their big break.
Their chance for success comes when they meet the charismatic and influential porn star, Erica. She offers to help them get a foot in the door of the industry, but their eagerness and naivety lead them down a dangerous path that ends in tragedy.
Mope is a powerful and disturbing film that offers a glimpse into the seedy underbelly of the porn industry, and the devastating consequences of chasing an impossible dream.
