Sling Blade

"Sling Blade" follows Karl Childers, a man with intellectual disabilities who is released from a mental hospital after serving time for a crime committed as a child. He befriends a young boy named Frank and his mother, Linda, while trying to adjust to life outside the hospital. As the bond between Karl and Frank grows, issues from Karl's past resurface, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation that tests their relationship. The film explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the complexity of human relationships.