Wedlock

The story unfolds in a near-future setting where punishment relies on advanced technology rather than physical barriers. The Wedlock collars symbolize a regime of surveillance and control, shaping every interaction inside and outside the prison. The film emphasizes the social implications of high-tech incarceration without anchoring to a specific year.

Camp Holliday is an experimental, barless prison where inmates wear electronic collars called Wedlocks that detonate if separated by too far. The facility is run by the brutal Warden Holliday and serves as the launchpad for a nationwide manhunt. After escaping, Frank and Tracy travel across the United States, pursued by authorities and a betrayed inner circle.

🔒 Control

Wedlock ties prisoners to a machine-linked partner, making escape depend on proximity and trust. Warden Holliday wields this system to bully inmates and enforce compliance, blurring lines between punishment and coercion. Frank’s refusal to reveal the diamonds exposes the human cost of technocratic power and questions the price of loyalty.

🤝 Betrayal & Trust

Sam and Noelle scheme to trap Frank, betraying him for the sake of the diamonds. Frank’s alliance with Tracy evolves under pressure, testing whether love and loyalty can survive a lethal, controlled environment. The plot juxtaposes calculated treachery with the potential for genuine connection.

🏃‍♂️ Escape & Renewal

Escape drives the narrative as Frank and Tracy elude both authorities and former allies across a country-wide chase. Removing the collars with Emerald’s help frees them from enforced proximity and lethal links. In the end, they reclaim the diamonds and choose a new life together.