Haywire

Haywire

Year: 2012

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Steven Soderbergh

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Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who uncovers a conspiracy within her own agency and is framed as a fugitive. Now a target, she’s forced to go on the run, using her exceptional combat skills to evade relentless pursuers. As she fights for survival, Mallory begins to unravel the truth behind the betrayal and plans a dangerous gambit to expose those who set her up. With nowhere to trust, she must rely on her instincts and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead.

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1

Mallory Meets Aaron

Mallory Kane enters a diner in Upstate New York, where she is unexpectedly confronted by Aaron, a fellow operative. After a brief conversation, Aaron orders her to get into his car, but Mallory refuses, leading to a physical altercation between the two.

Upstate New York
2

Escape from the Diner

During the fight with Aaron, a customer named Scott intervenes, allowing Mallory to break Aaron's arm. She seizes the opportunity to escape with Scott in his car, as they begin to flee together.

Diner, Upstate New York
3

Flashback to the Meeting

As they drive, Mallory recounts her past week to Scott. Flashbacks reveal this time involved a meeting in Washington, D.C., where Mallory's ex-boyfriend Kenneth discussed a mission to rescue a hostage named Jiang.

One week earlier Washington, D.C.
4

The Rescue in Barcelona

Mallory and her team, including Aaron, travel to Barcelona to execute the rescue of Jiang. Despite facing significant challenges, they successfully extract Jiang and deliver him to the Spanish contact, Rodrigo.

Barcelona
5

The Deceptive Assignment

Back in the U.S., Kenneth approaches Mallory with a seemingly simple task. She agrees to pose as the wife of MI6 agent Paul on a mission in Dublin, despite her reservations.

United States
6

The Party in Dublin

Mallory attends a party at Russborough House with Paul, observing him meet with his contact, Studer. Suspicion arises when she notices Paul’s peculiar behavior and wanders off to explore.

Russborough House, Dublin
7

The Shocking Discovery

Mallory enters a barn after Paul leaves and is horrified to find Jiang dead, clutching the brooch Kenneth had insisted she wear. This revelation leads Mallory to understand she has been double-crossed.

Barn, Dublin
8

Confrontation with Paul

Returning to their hotel room, Mallory confronts Paul, who attacks her. In an intense struggle, she gains the upper hand and kills Paul, stepping further into danger as she flees.

Hotel, Dublin
9

The Chase Begins

After escaping the hotel, Mallory evades Kenneth's agents pursuing her. She is soon confronted by heavily armed members of the Garda Emergency Response Unit, leading to a thrilling chase.

Dublin, Ireland
10

Meeting with Coblenz

Once safe, Mallory contacts Rodrigo to confirm who betrayed her. This chain of events prompts Coblenz to reach out, revealing his suspicions about Kenneth's involvement in her betrayal.

11

Return to the U.S.

Mallory manages to cross the border from Canada back into the United States, seeking refuge at the diner where her troubles started. But she is met by Aaron, complicating her plans.

Diner, United States
12

Captured by the Police

Mallory and Scott are captured by the police after a car crash. The situation escalates as Kenneth's men ambush the police, allowing Mallory to escape with Scott.

13

Final Showdown with Kenneth

In New Mexico, Mallory confronts her father before Kenneth arrives posing as an officer. A shootout ensues, resulting in betrayal and the death of Aaron, leaving Mallory devastated.

New Mexico
14

The Confrontation at the Beach

Mallory tracks Kenneth down to a beach in Mexico and they engage in a vicious fight. Amidst the confrontation, Kenneth confesses to orchestrating the betrayal that led to Jiang's death.

Beach, Mexico
15

Elimination of the Final Link

Having dealt with Kenneth, Mallory locates Rodrigo in Majorca. The film concludes with her ready to confront him, sealing her mission of vengeance against those who wronged her.

Majorca

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