Broken

Broken

Year: 2006

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: English

Directors: Adam Mason, Simon Boyes

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After dating a wonderful man, Hope comes back home, sees her daughter Jennifer and goes to sleep. She wakes-up in the woods with a psychopath…

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1

Hope leaves Ohio for Los Angeles to pursue her dream

Hope, a night-shift waitress with a troubled past, leaves Ohio for Los Angeles in search of an entertainment break. The move marks a new, uncertain chapter as she tries to reinvent herself. The journey lays the groundwork for the contrasts between arrival hopes and present realities.

Departure from Ohio Ohio
2

Arrival in LA and new life as a waitress

Hope lands in Los Angeles and begins life as a waitress while chasing bigger showbiz dreams. The film alternates between the lure of stardom and the grind of daily work. This environment brings opportunity alongside danger into her world.

Arrival in LA Los Angeles
3

Hope meets Will and begins a combustible relationship

Shortly after arriving, Hope meets Will and they form a romantic bond. Their relationship quickly spirals into a drug-tinged dynamic that pulls Hope into a dangerous cycle. Will’s desperation to win her back intensifies the tension surrounding their ties.

Early in present timeline Los Angeles
4

Hope resolves to break free from drugs

Realizing the damage drugs cause to her dreams, Hope decides to sever ties with Will. She commits to reclaiming control of her life and pursuing her ambitions without the destructive influence. This choice marks a turning point in her fight for independence.

Post-breakup decision Los Angeles
5

Hope meets Sara at work; Sara arrives with two guys

During a shift, Hope encounters Sara, who comes in with two men and follows her toward the back after placing their order. This meeting introduces a new drug-related danger into Hope’s routine. Sara’s presence signals a crossing into unfamiliar, potentially perilous territory.

During shift Hope's workplace (diner)
6

Sara reveals her drug use and longing for deeper connection

In a candid moment, Sara admits the drugs are new to her and expresses loneliness, hinting at a desire for a broader love. She mentions a boyfriend but suggests she could love more than one person. The confession deepens the tension around boundaries and desire.

Late night Back area of the diner
7

Sara makes a move; Sara and Hope kiss

Sara presses about Hope’s relationship status and then initiates a kiss, leaving Hope startled. Hope pulls away and returns to her shift, but the moment lingers in her memory as she recalls Will. The crossing of lines marks a dangerous turn.

Late night Back area of the diner
8

Hope’s memory of Will resurfaces during Sara’s advance

As the moment unfolds, Hope is reminded of the intense pull Will once had over her. The memory sharpens the emotional stakes and reinforces her resolve not to relapse. The scene heightens the danger of entangling with Sara’s offer of a broader love.

After the kiss Back area of the diner
9

Will escalates to threat to keep Hope

Will’s obsession grows as he becomes willing to commit murder, rob her workplace, and take her hostage to force a reconciliation. The threat casts a long shadow over Hope’s daily life and decisions. The danger pushes the story toward a confrontation.

Tension escalates Hope’s workplace / Los Angeles
10

Hope faces escalating danger while maintaining her duties

The present-day tension tightens as Hope tries to balance her safety with her dreams, even as Will’s coercive plans loom. The diner becomes a tense arena where personal peril collides with everyday work. Hope’s resolve is tested as the threat closes in.

Climax buildup LA diner
11

Ending juxtaposes Hope’s present life with the past

Towards the end, the film contrasts Hope’s current life with the past, showing her trapped in a waiter’s routine rather than the breakout entertainer she hoped to become. The closing moments emphasize the cyclical nature of her struggles. The sense of unfinished aspiration lingers as the story winds down.

Ending Los Angeles
12

Final image hints at the turning of the tables

In the final shot, Hope remains within the diner, surrounded by regulars, implying the dream’s tenuous hold. A curious moment shows that one of the customers is, paradoxically, the waitress, underscoring themes of identity and the elusive nature of dreams. The film closes with a quiet, unsettled mood.

End credits Los Angeles diner

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