Cherry

Cherry

Year: 2021

Runtime: 142 min

Language: English

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

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A restless young man, Cherry, becomes addicted to opioid painkillers after serving as an Army medic in Iraq. He spirals into a cycle of addiction and crime to support his habit, leading him on a desperate journey that impacts everyone around him. The film explores themes of trauma, addiction, and the search for redemption as Cherry struggles to confront his past and find a path toward healing.

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1

Love at First Sight

Cherry meets Emily, a classmate, and experiences an overwhelming sense of love at first sight. Their initial connection sets the stage for a deepening relationship that will greatly impact both of their lives.

2

Emily's Departure

As their relationship blossoms, Emily decides to leave for Montreal to pursue her studies. This decision leaves Cherry heartbroken and struggling with his emotions as he faces the prospect of separation.

Montreal
3

Enlistment in the Army

In an attempt to escape his emotional pain, Cherry enlists in the Army as a medic. This significant choice marks the start of a challenging chapter in his life as he prepares for military training.

4

A Last-Minute Confession

Just before his deployment, Emily realizes her deep feelings for Cherry and confesses her love. The couple marries hastily, hoping to strengthen their bond before Cherry embarks on his military journey.

5

The Challenges of War

Cherry faces harrowing experiences during his two-year service in the Army, including witnessing his friend's horrific death in an IED explosion. These traumas leave Cherry grappling with severe PTSD.

War Zone
6

Struggles with PTSD

After returning home, Cherry is plagued by panic attacks and anxiety linked to his PTSD. In search of relief, he turns to OxyContin, inadvertently initiating a downward spiral into addiction.

7

Shared Addiction

Feeling helpless, Emily begins to consume OxyContin as well, resulting in a shared struggle with addiction. The couple's life descends further into chaos as their dependence deepens.

8

Breaking into the Dealer's Safe

In a desperate move to obtain more drugs, Cherry and Emily break into a safe belonging to Cherry's drug dealer, Pills and Coke. They end up consuming most of the drugs they stole, worsening their situation.

9

The Escalation of Violence

When Pills and Coke discovers the empty safe, he is furious and seeks revenge through his boss, Black. The couple finds themselves caught in a dangerous web, forced to consider drastic measures to repay their debt.

10

Bank Heists Begin

To pay off their growing drug debt, Cherry resorts to bank robberies, igniting a series of increasingly reckless heists. Each robbery pulls them further into a life of crime while fueling their addiction.

11

Emily's Overdose

Amidst their spiraling drug use, Emily suffers a near-fatal overdose and is hospitalized. The incident forces Cherry to confront the reality of their lifestyle, while also feeling immense guilt from Emily’s trauma.

Hospital
12

Leave from Rehab

Under pressure from Emily's mother, Cherry decides to leave Emily, burdened by guilt over her struggles. However, Emily defies expectations by leaving rehab to reunite with Cherry, eager to return to their life together.

13

A Dangerous Collaboration

Cherry teams up with Pills and Coke and a friend for a series of bank robberies. However, chaos ensues during one heist, leading him to finish the job alone while facing dire consequences.

14

The Final Confrontation

Cherry's desperation crescendos into a final robbery to clear his debts with Black. In a moment of recklessness, he fires his weapon into the air and attracts police attention, sealing his fate.

15

Release from Prison

After serving 14 years in prison to detox and rehabilitate, Cherry is released on parole. He reunites with Emily, who has been waiting for him, hinting at a potential rekindling of their love despite their past struggles.

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 20:26

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