The Mule (2013 film)

The Mule is a 2013 Australian crime drama film directed by Angus Sampson and Tony Mahony. It stars Hugo Weaving, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Ewen Leslie, and Georgina Haig.

The film tells the story of Ray Jenkins (Angus Sampson), an innocent man who is coerced into becoming a drug mule by his friend Gavin (Leigh Whannell) and a local crime boss. Ray swallows balloons filled with heroin before boarding a flight from Thailand to Australia. Upon arrival, he is apprehended by Australian Federal Police detectives Croft (Hugo Weaving) and Paris (Ewen Leslie) and subjected to a detention period while they await evidence of his crime. The film follows Ray's desperate attempts to resist the urge to defecate and the increasing pressure from both the police and the criminal elements involved.

The film is known for its dark humor, suspenseful plot, and strong performances, particularly from Hugo Weaving as the relentless detective. The Mule explores themes of desperation, morality, and the vulnerability of ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary circumstances.