Punishment: A Love Story

A lesbian parolee re-integrates into life in DC in a dark comedy about the dangers and delights of humiliation.

Desiree Schulman is home from federal prison--almost.

When Des returns to Washington, DC under "conditional release," she wants three things: to repair her relationships, to practice humility, and to stay out of prison. So she reconnects with her local sadomasochists' group, and pursues an elusive ex. She takes a state-mandated job cleaning (and judging) other people's houses, fling...