The Super

Louie Kritski is given a shocking sentence: to live in a vacant apartment within one of his own rundown blocks until the building is brought up to livable standards. The judge imposes a house-arrest-style confinement, allowing only routine exercise, groceries, medical visits, and essential building repairs. He is warned that any delay in completing all upgrades could land him in prison, and he cannot begin upgrades unless every other unit is upgraded first.

Louie moves into the designated vacant unit and begins his unusual sentence. He discovers the apartment is squalid, setting the tone for the long rehabilitation ahead. He remains restricted by the rules, unable to initiate changes by himself until the other units are ready.

Louie initially clings to greed, vowing not to carry out any renovations until his father intervenes. He tries to wait out the ordeal and avoid spending money on the tenants. The tension grows as winter approaches.

Louie starts to meet the building's residents, including Marlon and Tito, and begins to see their struggles firsthand. Their stories challenge his worldview and plant the seeds for change. The human connection marks the turning point of his character.

Moved by their hardship, Louie donates space heaters to tenants to help them endure the winter. He uses limited sway within the rules to provide practical relief while the building awaits broader upgrades. The gesture earns him cautious trust from some tenants.

Louie forms a bond with Marlon on the building's basketball court, finding common ground beyond wealth and status. The sport becomes a bridge between owner and residents. This relationship deepens his resolve to fix the tenements.

Louie confronts his father, Big Lou, who fights him over funds and control of the property. Big Lou's plan to set fire to his own tenement escalates the stakes. The houseful of tenants rush to the roof to back Louie, signaling a united stand against greed.

Despite Louie's growing empathy, Big Lou remains unwilling to spend money on upgrades. The financial tug-of-war intensifies as the community watches and waits. Louie continues to press for repairs within the constraints of the order.

The entire building is finally refurbished, meeting the court's requirements and ending Louie's confinement. Each apartment boasts upgrades, making the tenement livable for the first time in years. The residents celebrate the transformation, showing their gratitude.

With the repairs completed, Marlon is chosen as the new super of the building, stepping into a leadership role among the tenants. He carries forward Louie's legacy of care and community. The community's trust has shifted from fear to collaboration.

The tenants gather outside to present Louie with a gift: his Corvette, fully restored after being stripped of parts earlier. Louie feels a mix of relief and gratitude as he accepts the symbol of their transformation. The moment cements the bond between him and the tenants.

Louie drives away in the restored Corvette, leaving behind the life of privilege and the city’s gratitude. A large man appears, angered, asking who stole his car; the tenants point toward the direction Louie drove off. The ending signals a twist and the ambiguous aftermath of his transformation.