Desperate Living

In this darkly comedic tale, the recently widowed Peggy Gravel finds herself entangled in a web of crime after accidentally killing her husband. Joined by her unscrupulous maid Grizelda, they flee to the eccentric town of Mortville in search of refuge. However, their escape leads them into a world even more chaotic and dangerous than they could have imagined.Mortville is ruled by the enigmatic Queen Carlotta, who presides over her colorful cast of misfits with an iron fist wrapped in glittery gloves. As Peggy and Grizelda navigate this bizarre new landscape, they are forced to confront not only their own moral compasses but also the twisted desires of those around them.This film takes viewers on a journey through a world where crime, chaos, and comedy collide. With its complex characters and dark humor, it explores themes of guilt, loyalty, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a town that seems to have fallen off the map. As Peggy and Grizelda attempt to find their place in Mortville's peculiar society, they must decide how far they are willing to go down this twisted path before they become lost in its darkness forever.