Everything's Gone Green 2007

Ryan, a carefree young man in his twenties, finds himself suddenly alone after his girlfriend leaves him and he is evicted from their shared apartment. Things take a turn for the worse when he arrives late to his mundane job at an IT company, leading to his suspension while he undergoes a psychological evaluation. In a fit of frustration, he decides to celebrate his unexpected freedom by vandalizing his workspace and quitting his job on the spot.

Just when he thinks his day can’t get any worse, a surprising phone call from his family reveals that they’ve supposedly won an astonishing $4.3 million in the BC lottery — or so they claim. As he prepares for an interview at the lottery bureau, where he’ll have the unique opportunity to meet and photograph new winners, Ryan takes a detour to the beach. At this location, he pays tribute to a stranded whale and, in an unexpected turn of events, encounters Ming, a skilled set designer who is romantically linked to the morally ambiguous Bryce, a golf-course designer known for his shady dealings.

Before long, Ryan is drawn in by Bryce’s enticing proposal to participate in a lucrative money-laundering scheme, specifically targeting those who have just won the lottery. As the initial excitement of newfound wealth begins to fade, Ryan finds himself at a crossroads, grappling with the deceitful Bryce’s influence and attempting to earn the trust of Ming, who grows increasingly skeptical of his choices.

Ryan’s journey takes a dark turn as he learns that many lottery winners face dire circumstances, often becoming worse off than before hitting the jackpot. Complicating matters further, Ryan discovers that his parents have been secretly managing a marijuana grow-operation in their basement. With his life spiraling into chaos, Ryan must ultimately confront the choices before him: will he pursue the alluring path of financial gain, or will he seek to restore his values and reconnect with the important people in his life?