Down in the Valley

In the sun-kissed San Fernando Valley, October 'Tobe' embarks on a spontaneous stroll with her younger brother, Lonnie. This seemingly ordinary day sets the stage for the unexpected adventures that are to come.

The next day, Tobe sets off for a fun-filled day at the beach with her friends. However, an unexpected stop at a gas station alters the course of her day when she meets Harlan, a charming and folksy young man.

After the serendipitous encounter, Tobe decides to invite Harlan to join their beach outing. This decision marks the beginning of a romantic entanglement that will lead her down a tumultuous path.

Tobe and Harlan quickly find themselves falling for each other, culminating in a night of passion at Harlan's home. Their chemistry drives them deeper into a relationship that will challenge Tobe's family dynamics.

The day after her night with Harlan, Tobe returns home late, much to the fury of her father, Wade. His wrath expresses itself violently, leaving destruction in his wake as he confronts Tobe about her whereabouts.

Despite her father's escalating anger, Tobe continues to see Harlan, pushing the boundaries of Wade's patience. The tension peaks when Wade's rage culminates in him shattering Tobe's bedroom window.

Tobe and Harlan take a horseback ride on a horse that is allegedly owned by Harlan's acquaintance, Charlie. Upon their return, Charlie reveals that Harlan is a stranger, threatening to expose them.

At the police station, Wade retrieves Tobe, only to discover her firm decision to end things with Harlan. Meanwhile, Harlan's reckless behavior pushes him to take Lonnie on an unauthorized shooting trip.

As Harlan's mental state deteriorates, his actions grow increasingly erratic. A chaotic incident unfolds at a nearby synagogue, leading him to steal sacred artifacts and photographs from his past.

Desperate to convince Tobe to run away with him, Harlan breaks into her home. However, Tobe quickly realizes his mental instability, which leads to a heated argument that takes a violent turn.

In a tragic moment, the argument escalates and Harlan shoots Tobe in the stomach. The shocking act not only alters their lives forever but also sends Tobe into a critical state.

Wade rushes Tobe to the hospital, where she is put on life support. Meanwhile, Harlan tries to cover his tracks, leading to a web of deceit that makes everything more complicated.

A tense encounter unfolds at a makeshift campsite where Harlan faces off against Wade, Charlie, and Detective Sheridan. The chaos culminates with Harlan killing Charlie and fleeing with Lonnie.

Harlan, along with Lonnie, finds refuge at a construction site where Wade confronts him. In a heart-wrenching moment, Wade delivers a fatal blow to Harlan, ending the cycle of violence.

Wade drives a recovering Tobe and Lonnie to a nostalgic location where Tobe and Harlan shared happy moments. Tobe releases Harlan's ashes into the wind, allowing memories to flow freely as they mourn their loss.