Beats

Beats

Year: 2020

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Brian Welsh

DramaComedyCrimeMusic

Set in Scotland during 1994, this film follows two close friends as they experience one final, energetic adventure together. As the sun sets, they embrace a farewell celebration filled with music, laughter, and unpredictable moments. The experience forces them to confront the reality of their changing futures and the diverging paths that lie ahead.

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1

Poachers Encounter the Lion

A group of poachers intent on harming the wildlife is confronted by a fierce lion. The predator asserts its dominance, marking the beginning of a violent confrontation in the savannah.

Savannah
2

Family Arrives for Safari

Dr. Nate Samuels arrives in the African wilderness with his daughters, Meredith and Norah, seeking to escape their grief on a safari vacation. They are joined by their old friend Martin Battles, excited to start their adventure.

Safari Camp
3

Nate's Emotional Struggles

As they enjoy their surroundings, Nate grapples with painful memories of his late wife, Amahle, whose loss weighs heavily on him. His daughters, Meredith and Norah, also feel the toll of their father's emotional absence during this critical time.

4

Encountering the Lion Pride

The family witnesses an awe-inspiring display of a lion pride that Martin has known since their cub days. However, a lioness marked by a bullet wound raises concerns about the dangers that lie ahead.

Pride territory
5

Discovery of Abandoned Village

Their safari takes a dark turn when they discover an abandoned village, its inhabitants decimated by the lions. In their frantic escape, they meet Mutende, a survivor who tragically dies from his injuries as chaos ensues.

Abandoned Village
6

Trapped in the Wilderness

Now trapped in an unforgiving land, Nate and his family become prey for the relentless lion. Nate receives critical guidance via walkie-talkie while tending to Martin's injuries amidst the growing peril.

7

Meredith's Act of Bravery

In a moment of courage, Meredith ventures out to help Martin, facing the lion directly. This brave action highlights the severity of their situation as the family fights for survival.

8

Norah's Quick Thinking

Norah seizes an opportunity to tranquilize the lion, providing them with vital moments to carry Martin to safety. Together, they huddle in fear, fully aware that the tranquilizer's effects are temporary.

9

Terror at Dusk

As night falls, Nate's fears grow that the lion will attack his family, prompting deep reflections of his past regrets with Meredith. A flicker of hope appears when they receive a signal on the walkie-talkie.

Evening
10

Ambush by Poachers

Their fragile peace is shattered when poachers recognize Martin as an anti-poaching champion and open fire on the family. The danger intensifies as the lion continues to stalk them.

11

Escape Plan

With the lion in pursuit, Nate takes charge, planning an escape for his daughters while attempting a daring theft of the poachers' van. This becomes a race against time as the lion remains a constant threat.

Poachers' camp
12

Martin's Sacrifice

As they escape towards the van, Martin makes a brave sacrifice by igniting the vehicle, distracting the lion and allowing Nate and the girls to flee. His heroic act proves pivotal in their survival.

13

Injured and Hiding

As dawn breaks, Nate realizes Meredith has been injured by the lion. He seeks refuge in a desolate area, attempting to provide her with first aid while devising a plan to draw the lion away.

Dawn Desolate region
14

Final Confrontation

In a desperate skirmish, Nate confronts the lion as it follows him, engaging in a brutal struggle for his life. Just as he loses strength, a pride of lions arrives to help take down the rogue predator.

15

Resilience and Recovery

After losing consciousness, Nate awakens to find his daughters by his side in a hospital, thankful for his bravery in understanding the nature around them. They share a heartfelt moment, symbolizing their resilience and hope as they take a family photo.

Hospital

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 19:21

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