Dragged Across Concrete

Henry Johns, a recently released parolee, confronts his mother about her return to prostitution and drug use. This difficult and emotional conversation highlights the harsh realities of their lives in the fictional city of Bulwark.

After his confrontation with his mother, Henry finds solace in reuniting with his younger brother, Ethan, who is handicapped. This moment underscores Henry's desire to protect his family amidst their chaotic environment.

Detectives Brett Ridgeman and Anthony Lurasetti are suspended from the police force after a video of their police brutality surfaces. With their jobs at stake, they face significant financial and emotional pressures.

Friedrich, a wealthy businessman with shady connections, tips Ridgeman and Lurasetti about a reputed thief named Lorentz Vogelmann. This information sets the detectives on a path of desperation to reclaim their lives.

Ridgeman convinces Lurasetti to assist him in surveilling and ultimately robbing Vogelmann. This agreement plunges them deeper into the criminal underworld as they seek a way to rectify their situation.

Henry and his childhood friend Biscuit are enlisted by Vogelmann as getaway drivers for a series of robberies. This marks Henry’s further descent into a world of crime, complicating his moral struggles.

Vogelmann's crew executes a brazen bank heist, taking hostages including Kelly Summer, who is tragically shot. The robbery turns chaotic, showcasing the extreme violence they are willing to inflict.

Following the bank heist, the gang makes a chaotic escape with Cheryl, a hostage. They are relentlessly pursued by detectives Ridgeman and Lurasetti, who are determined to bring them to justice.

As pressure mounts from Vogelmann and his crew, Henry and Biscuit's resolve wavers. They are forced to surrender their weapons, revealing the cracks in their criminal partnership.

A tense confrontation culminates in the tragic death of Biscuit, leaving Henry devastated and vowing to care for his mother. This loss marks a turning point in Henry's emotional journey.

The criminals engage in a chaotic showdown against detectives Ridgeman and Lurasetti. In the midst of the violence, Henry documents the confrontation on his cellphone, capturing the tragic entanglement of their fates.

In a desperate moment, Henry strikes a deal with Ridgeman to split the stash of gold bullion. This agreement signifies a complicated alliance built on desperation and mutual need for resolution.

After the confrontation, Henry promises to care for Ridgeman’s family while burying the bodies of all involved, including Biscuit. This melancholic vow emphasizes the weight of loss and responsibility that Henry feels.

Fast forward eleven months, Henry has created a seemingly affluent life, living in a mansion with his mother and brother. The stark contrast to his past life showcases his attempts to escape the shadows of his actions.

In a gesture of nostalgia and unresolved ties, Henry sends a portion of the gold bullion to Ridgeman’s family. This act suggests that the ghosts of the past continue to linger despite his new life.