Factotum

In this dark comedy-drama, Matt Dillon stars as Henry Chinaski, the alter ego of Charles Bukowski, a struggling writer and lovable drunk who wanders Los Angeles, taking on various menial jobs to fund his writing habit while fending off distractions from women and indulging in excessive drinking. The film follows Chinaski's tumultuous relationships with two women, Jan and Laura, as he careens through a series of short-lived occupations and encounters with eccentric characters. Ultimately, the film showcases Chinaski's unwavering dedication to his writing, even if it means sacrificing his personal life and relationships, leading him to declare, "If you're going to try, go all the way."