Flower

Flower

Year: 2018

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Max Winkler

Echo Score: 60
DramaComedy

A rebellious teenager named Erica struggles with her life and new family in suburban Los Angeles. Following her mother’s marriage, Erica finds her world disrupted by her stepdad’s son, Luke. As she clashes with the changing dynamics, Erica and her friends begin to uncover unsettling truths about a captivating teacher. This leads them on a path of personal growth and self-discovery, revealing hidden secrets along the way.

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1

Recording and extortion incident

Erica becomes involved in a controversial incident that is recorded by her friends. The video leads to an extortion attempt and highlights Erica's underage status, creating pressure around her family life. The event foreshadows her later vigilante behavior.

Patrol car
2

Erica and friends form vigilante activities

Erica and her companions frequently trap individuals they perceive as predatory, acting as self-styled enforcers. Their actions are tied to raising money to help bail Erica’s father out of jail, where he awaits trial for a casino robbery attempt.

City and home
3

Family dynamics shift

Laurie, Erica’s mother, isn’t bothered by Erica’s promiscuity but is disappointed by her new boyfriend Bob. Bob’s 18-year-old son Luke returns from rehab to live with the Vandross family.

Vandross household
4

A fragile friendship forms

Erica and Luke form a complicated friendship as she begins to involve him in her schemes. He is at first reluctant but the bond between them deepens over shared troubles.

Vandross household
5

Luke’s panic at the Will Jordan sighting

At a bowling alley, Luke experiences a severe panic attack when he sees his former teacher Will Jordan, whom he had accused. Will was never charged due to inconsistencies in Luke’s claim.

Bowling alley
6

Erica intervenes in Luke’s crisis

That night, Erica intervenes when Luke attempts to take his own life. Her intervention marks a turning point as they continue with plans against Will.

Luke’s location
7

A plan forms to target Will

Erica and her posse decide that Will will be their next target, and Luke reluctantly agrees to participate in the scheme.

8

Entrapment attempt at grocery and bowling venue

The group pursues a new trap aimed at Will, first at the grocery store and then at the bowling alley. Erica engages with Will in a car moment, but stops short, leading her friends to accuse her of sabotaging the plan.

Grocery store and bowling alley
9

Drugs and blackmail setup

To facilitate their plan, Erica arranges contact with a drug dealer to obtain sedatives so they can lace a beer and trap Will. The scheme hinges on Will’s vulnerability and the group hopes to leverage it for blackmail.

10

Confrontation at Will’s house

Erica visits Will with a six-pack and they spend time at his house. The sedative takes effect, and Will weakens; Luke intervenes, knocking Will onto a glass coffee table and the group moves to carry him to the couch.

Will’s house
11

The aftermath of the trap

The four of them prop Will on the couch while two members photograph the scene to use for blackmail. They leave convinced they have moved past the immediate danger, but a grim clue remains in their wake.

Will’s living room
12

Morning discovery and flight

The next morning, Will is found dead, and the Eiffel Tower model used in the trap becomes a chilling clue. The Vandrosses flee the area as law enforcement becomes involved.

Will’s house
13

Escape to Mexico and truth comes out

While on the run, Luke reveals that the molestation claim was false and that he lied to protect others. He then drives Erica toward safety, hinting at a shared future if they can survive the fallout.

On the road toward Mexico
14

Bail money and a betrayed trust

Luke drives Erica to her father’s prison and gives her bail money, only to learn that her father had already been bailed out days earlier and hadn’t contacted her.

Prison
15

Turn themselves in and a vow of love

They decide to return home and surrender, but a police pursuit forces them to fight for escape along a dirt road. During the chase, Luke confesses his love for Erica, and the two are eventually captured. A month later, Erica visits Luke in prison just before her house arrest begins, and they remain hopeful and in love.

one month later Dirt road; prison

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:19

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