K-11

Saxx, heavily high on drugs, is brought to an LA prison and cannot be questioned. Guard Lt. Johnson shows a chilling interest, bribing a colleague to move him into the LGBT-focused holding cell K-11. Butterfly, a young transgender inmate, accompanies him into the night.

Inside K-11, Saxx encounters the self-proclaimed boss Mousey and the burly Detroit. He is initially frightened and disgusted by them, though he gradually begins to tolerate their company. The cellblock social order begins to reveal its own dangerous allure for him.

A significant cocaine trade runs through K-11, with the drug smuggled in by the guard who imprisoned Saxx. Johnson uses bribes and control to protect the operation, keeping the inmates dependent on his protection. The illicit flow intensifies power struggles inside the block.

Drug kingpin Ben refuses to give Johnson a bigger share of the profits, triggering a shift in the prison power dynamic. Johnson's leverage weakens as his position becomes precarious. Saxx remains a pawn caught in a dangerous game of favors and money.

During a riot sparked by Mousey, Johnson makes a brutal attempt to assault Saxx. The act reveals the extent of abuse and corruption within the prison walls. The incident heightens fear and tension among the inmates.

Following the riot, Saxx is raped by Detroit on two occasions, marking a brutal turning point in his prison experience. Butterfly and other inmates watch but do not intervene. The violence solidifies Detroit's dominance in the cellblock hierarchy.

Butterfly kills Detroit by slitting his throat with razor blades, a violent act that leaves the cellblock reeling. Other inmates help hide the weapons and pretend not to have witnessed the incident. The power vacuum reshapes the intra-prison dynamics and fear intensifies.

Saxx is informed that he is being charged with the murder of his associate Ian Sheffield, who was having an affair with Saxx's wife. His lawyer explains that Saxx's wife wants a divorce, leaving him with limited funds and only his car. The threat of a murder conviction jeopardizes his already fragile freedom.

Saxx signs documents that accept his wife's version of the events, potentially declaring the death an accident. If he refuses, she could testify murder; by signing, he hopes to secure his release. The move reshapes his financial and legal standing as he eyes freedom.

To complete the deal, Saxx orchestrates a plan involving Mousey: Mousey would have sex with Johnson and then file rape charges against him. The gambit aims to topple the corrupt guard and salvage Saxx’s standing outside.

Prison officers discover Johnson having sex with Mousey, triggering a cascade of disciplinary actions. Johnson is charged with rape and the murder of Detroit and is moved into custody. The inmate community watches as the power lines shift once again.

Saxx deposits 13,000 dollars into Mousey’s account to seal the deal before his release. The payment solidifies the arrangement between Saxx, Mousey, and the corrupted guard network. It marks a tangible transfer of wealth linked to the prison scheme.

Saxx walks free, possessing only 17,000 dollars in cash and his car. The drug stash remains hidden in the vehicle, unseen by those around him. The escape from prison leaves his future precariously tied to what he carries out of the system.

As a first act of freedom, Saxx gets rid of the hidden drug stash in his car. This move signals a break with the criminal elements he left behind in prison. It also foreshadows potential consequences stemming from his entanglement with the guard and inmate networks.