The Smaller Evil

Seventeen-year-old Arman Dukoff seeks healing at a self-help retreat in Big Sur, hoping to overcome his anxiety and chronic illness. Guided by the enigmatic Beau, who oscillates between being a father figure and a potential con man, Arman grapples with bizarre rituals and his own insecurities. When Beau mysteriously disappears, Arman finds himself at the center of a tense and dangerous situation, forcing him to confront his deepest fears and trust the one person he's always doubted: himself.