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Andy Dufresne, a quiet, stoic banker, is sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murder of his wife and her lover. He arrives at Shawshank, where he faces violence, indifference, and institutional corruption. He befriends Red, a long-term inmate and procurer, who narrates the story of Andy’s resilience. Andy uses his accounting skills to help the corrupt warden and guards launder money, in return gaining small comforts and a library overhaul that benefits inmates. Through patience, intelligence, and an unwavering sense of hope, Andy tunnels through his cell wall over nearly two decades, escaping through the prison’s sewage system. He leaves evidence that exposes the warden’s crimes and escapes to Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Red, finally paroled, follows Andy’s instructions and rejoins him, completing a story of friendship and redemption.