The Manchurian Candidate

"The Manchurian Candidate" (2004) revolves around a former POW, Bennett Marco, who begins to suspect that his fellow soldier, Raymond Shaw, may have been brainwashed during captivity in Manchuria. As Marco delves deeper, he uncovers a complex political conspiracy involving Shaw's mother, a powerful senator. The movie explores themes of manipulation, power, and the psychological effects of war. Main characters include Bennett Marco, Raymond Shaw, and Senator Eleanor Shaw.