The Shawshank Redemption, a novella by Stephen King, tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and her lover in 1947. Sentenced to life at Shawshank State Penitentiary, Andy endures brutality and injustice while never abandoning hope and dignity. He befriends Ellis "Red" Redding, the prison's resourceful smuggler, and earns the guards' trust through his financial expertise. Over nearly three decades, Andy secretly digs an escape tunnel hidden behind a movie poster. His dramatic escape exposes the warden's corruption, and his story stands as a timeless testament to patience, friendship, and the unbreakable human spirit.
