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Our protagonist, Katie Kim, portrayed with charm and vulnerability, returns to Los Angeles after a lengthy hiatus from her acting career, unaware of the violent lottery system in place. Only hours after her arrival, she becomes an unwilling participant when she mistakenly registers as a lottery contender after a chaotic audition experience.
Her initial worries about her shabby lodging and the impending audition soon spiral into a fight for survival when her name is announced as the lucky winner. Katie’s ignorance of the lottery’s implications contrasts sharply with the brutal reality she steps into, making her a relatable character caught in extraordinary circumstances.