The Can

In a future society where soft drinks are only for the rich and powerful, one man owns the last remaining cans of Coca-Cola. After the last can is consumed we beginning a mind melting odyssey of surreal events as the can is used and abused by all walks of life. It is used as a sex toy for a nymphomaniac artist, a crack pipe for two desperate homeless men, a target for two drunk hayseeds who are later abducted by aliens and ultimately a talisman for a depressed young women yearning to return to nature.

Directed by David Schendel, The Can leans on a strong ensemble — Ross Kinney, John Nielsen, Michelle Marshall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1994.