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The Shawshank Redemption (film)

*The Shawshank Redemption* is a film about Andy Dufresne, a banker who is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to Shawshank Prison. Despite harsh conditions, he maintains hope and gradually builds meaningful relationships, especially with fellow inmate Ellis "Red" Redding. Andy uses his intelligence to improve life in prison and secretly helps others, ultimately devising an escape plan. The story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit’s capacity to endure injustice, culminating in Andy’s daring escape and a message of hope that transcends despair.