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The story follows several converging paths in an LA reeling from nuclear attacks and World War III: Southland Tales Movie Review | Common Sense Media

Southland Tales (2006), directed by Richard Kelly, is an ambitious dystopian satire set in a then-near-future 2008 Los Angeles. Known for its complex, often "impenetrable" plot, it serves as a surreal commentary on post-9/11 American culture, celebrity obsession, and the military-industrial complex. Southland Tales

Richard Kelly wrote three graphic novels— Two Roads Diverge , Fingerprints , and The Mechanicals —to provide essential backstory. The story follows several converging paths in an

The theatrical movie concludes the saga. Watching it without the novels often contributes to the feeling of being "lost". Core Plot & Key Characters directed by Richard Kelly