The Shawshank Redemption is a drama film based on a novella by Stephen King. The story follows Andy Dufresne, a successful banker who is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. He is sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, where he experiences the brutal realities of prison life.
At Shawshank, Andy befriends Ellis “Red” Redding, a long-time inmate known for “getting things.” Through their friendship, Andy begins to adjust to prison life, using his intelligence and skills to help the prison staff with financial matters, which earns him special privileges.
Despite the hardships, Andy never loses hope. Over the years, he secretly plans his escape by digging a tunnel through the prison wall using a rock hammer, hiding the hole with a poster. After nearly two decades, he finally escapes and exposes the corruption within the prison system.
In the end, Red is released on parole and follows clues left by Andy, eventually finding him in a peaceful town in Mexico. The story highlights themes of hope, friendship, and perseverance, showing how the human spirit can triumph even in the darkest situations.