Fragments

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The narrative unfolds through the intertwined lives of two individuals caught in a web of crime and misunderstanding in San Francisco. One is a night watchman paralyzed by fear, while the other, an artist, grapples with a misinterpretation of Shakespeare that leads him into a chaotic investigation. A bike messenger, burdened by his own guilt, seeks to prove his neighbor's guilt despite evidence against himself. The characters are challenged by a priest named Fodder, who prompts them to reconsider the significance of words and identity in their tumultuous lives.