Wasteman

Taylor is serving a long prison sentence for a minor offence. He survives by keeping a low profile, cutting hair, and holding on to vague memories of his son. When unexpected early release comes within reach, his new charismatic but dangerous cellmate Dee threatens to derail his hopes of freedom.

In his striking feature debut, director Cal McMau takes you into the claustrophobic world of a British prison—raw, oppressive, and relentlessly realistic. He explores the tension between violence, power, and vulnerability, while rising actors Tom Blyth and David Jonsson bring the harsh reality of prison life vividly to the screen. The film raises the question of how to stay upright in an environment where moral choices do not always lead to survival.