Bullet Boy

Ricky has just been released from prison and Wisdom arrives to collect him, eager to prove themselves in their rough neighborhood. The reunion is charged with optimism but undercut by the sense that trouble lies ahead. They drive off together into a night that will test their friendship and loyalties.

On the drive back, Wisdom accidentally breaks Godfrey's wing mirror, triggering a tense confrontation with a local gang member. Ricky steps in, trying to defuse the situation and keep the peace. The incident foreshadows the violent cycle that will unfold that night.

Wisdom hands Ricky a gun he has been carrying. Ricky hides the weapon in his bedroom, a room he shares with his younger brother, Curtis. The gun's presence introduces a dangerous secret that will haunt them.

Curtis finds the concealed gun and decides to stash it away for his brother. He keeps the weapon hidden, aware of the risk and allure it represents. The discovery binds the siblings to a path toward greater violence.

Wisdom chases Godfrey after declaring he's scared to fight and shoots Godfrey's Staffordshire bull terrier. The dog’s death escalates the feud and intensifies the gang pressure. The violent act deepens the conflict between their groups.

Godfrey and an associate wreck Wisdom's car with a baseball bat and drive past his home shouting that he is 'dead.' The brutal act demonstrates the gang's reach and willingness to escalate violence. Wisdom's world begins to crumble under threat.

Wisdom makes a desperate attempt to kill Godfrey but is seen by his rival, causing the plan to fail. The failed hit makes Wisdom more vulnerable and heightens the sense that danger is closing in. The chase continues as both sides press their advantage.

In the chaos, Curtis accidentally shoots his friend Rio when Rio suggests they play with the gun. The incident marks a turning point, showing how quickly careless handling of a weapon can endanger loved ones. The family’s safety erodes as fear takes over.

Their mother, sensing the escalating danger, asks Ricky to go home, pack his belongings, and leave while they’re at church. She hopes the pause might give Curtis a chance to steer away from gang life. The family tries to protect the vulnerable members by creating physical and emotional distance.

Before heading home, Ricky goes to Wisdom’s house to collect money Wisdom told him to take, only to find Wisdom dead, presumably at the hands of his rival. He lingers, processing the grim discovery before making his next move. The shooting of a friend and the death of Wisdom mark the night’s ultimate tragedy.

Ricky lingers at Wisdom's house after discovering Wisdom's death, weighing his options. He sends Curtis to the takeaway to grab a kebab, then leaves before Curtis returns. The absence of Ricky creates another shift as danger continues to chase him.

Ricky waits at the train station, hoping a train will carry him away from the night’s violence. Hooded figures begin to close in around him, signaling that the threats have followed him. The station becomes a temporary stage for the final confrontation.

When he tries to flee, Godfrey and his gang gun him down on the platform. The shooting ends Ricky’s story in a moment of cold, merciless violence. His death underscores the film’s themes of cycles of violence and how quickly life can unravel.

The film closes with Curtis reclaiming the gun from its hiding place and tossing it into the river. The image suggests that violence travels through generations, poisoning family ties. The river becomes a somber symbol of the cycle Ricky’s death has sealed.