The film is set in the rural American South during the 1930s and follows three escaped convicts searching for hidden treasure. As they travel through the South, they meet several strange characters and situations, including a blind prophet, a one-eyed Bible salesman, and a trio of enchanting sirens. The story is loosely based on Homer’s “The Odyssey,” featuring a journey home. George Clooney stars as a clever and charismatic convict. The movie is rich with folk, blues, and gospel music, making it an enjoyable and memorable experience.
“It’s a fool that looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.”