Beast

Moll, a 27-year-old tour guide in Jersey, grapples with familial tensions, primarily due to her controlling and wealthy parents. She also takes care of her father, who is suffering from dementia, adding to her sense of isolation within her family.

During Moll's birthday celebration, her sister announces her unexpected pregnancy. This news exacerbates Moll's feelings of insignificance and disillusionment, compelling her to leave the party.

Moll heads to a nightclub to escape her feelings of neglect after leaving her birthday party. There she meets a charming stranger, but as the night progresses, it takes a dark turn when he tries to assault her the following morning.

Just as the assault escalates, Moll is rescued by a poacher named Pascal, who intervenes with a hunting rifle. This encounter marks the beginning of an unexpected yet intense bond between them.

As Moll and Pascal's relationship develops, she opens up about her troubled past, revealing she stabbed a classmate in self-defense. This admission strengthens their bond and marks a pivotal moment in their relationship.

The investigation into a series of murders intensifies, and Moll learns that a fourth victim has surfaced, a girl who disappeared on her birthday. Detective Clifford alerts Moll about Pascal's criminal past involving sexual assault, complicating her feelings further.

At a formal gathering, Moll's sister has Pascal removed for not dressing appropriately, turning the event tense. In a bold act of defiance, Moll delivers a heartfelt toast, expressing forgiveness to her family amidst mounting frustrations.

Moll chooses to move into Pascal's modest home, seeking solace in their relationship. However, their peace is disrupted when the police arrive to arrest Pascal, raising suspicions and bringing trouble into their world.

Haunted by her actions, Moll attempts to reconnect with the classmate she hurt, but instead faces rejection. Her efforts to console a grieving mother of a murder victim meet with hostility, illustrating the community's pain.

Detective Clifford informs Moll that the real killer has been caught, alleviating some of her terror. However, as she discusses their future with Pascal, his violent reaction leaves her shaken and questioning their relationship.

Moll, overwhelmed by her tumultuous feelings toward Pascal and the ongoing investigations, reaches a breaking point. In a desperate search for truth, she tries to engage Pascal in discussions about the murders while revealing her own dark secrets.

In an impulsive act, Moll causes an accident by suddenly jerking the steering wheel while driving with Pascal. The crash leaves Pascal seriously injured and profoundly affects their relationship, revealing dark corners of Moll's psyche.

As Pascal begs for help after the accident, asserting their shared darkness, Moll's breakdown culminates in a shocking act. In a moment of chilling clarity, she strangles him, leaving the audience to ponder her true nature and emotional state.