Tyler Perry managed to bring a new cinematic hit to Netflix. Straw, starring Taraji P. Henson, has made waves for its shocking ending. Viewers are thrown with a serious curveball in the final moments of the film, which Taraji even said surprised her. So, what exactly is Straw about?
Below, keep reading to learn more about Straw. (Warning: spoilers are ahead for the movie Straw)
According to its IMDb tagline, Straw follows a “single mother [who] navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.”
Straw focuses on the financial struggles of single mother Janiyah, who stumbles across multiple setbacks throughout her day.
In addition to Taraji, the Straw cast features Sherri Shepherd as Nicole, Teyana Taylor as Detective Kay Raymond, Sinbad as Benny, Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson, Ashley Versher as Tessa George, Mike Merrill as Detective Grimes and Glynn Turman as Richard.
Straw is not based on a true story, but, according to multiple outlets, Tyler was inspired to write the script about the current economic state and because he grew up witnessing single mothers struggle to provide for their children.
The ending of Straw caused an uproar on social media. During the final moments of the film, Janiyah’s mother calls to tell her that the FBI is at her home. She then reveals that Aria, Janiyah’s daughter, has been dead the whole day. Aria had a seizure the previous night and died at the hospital.
