I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

Davey Graham arrives at an upper-class party where he is set to sell drugs to a woman named Stella. This moment marks the beginning of a series of events that will lead to his tragic fate.

As Davey leaves the party, Stella's date observes him and makes a call on his mobile phone. This call signals the beginning of a dangerous pursuit as others are alerted to Davey's presence.

Three men, including a car dealer named Boad, are seen waiting for Davey in a black Range Rover. They begin to follow him through the streets of London, spurring a tense and fear-filled chase.

As Davey approaches home, he is ambushed by two men while Boad hides in an alley. They overpower him, stifling his cries for help and dragging him away, completely unaware of the horror that awaits him.

In a dark garage, Boad and his accomplices hold Davey down and violate him. This traumatic incident leaves Davey shattered and sets off a chain of guilt and despair.

At dawn, Davey stumbles home devastated from the night's ordeal. He draws a bath and immerses himself fully clothed, where he ultimately succumbs to despair and ends his life.

Mickser, Davey's friend, arrives to pick him up but is horrified to find him dead in the bath with his throat slashed. This shocking revelation sets off a journey for truth and vengeance.

Davey’s brother Will, who has been living in the countryside, learns of his brother's death and returns to London. His arrival stirs anxiety in crime boss Frank Turner, adding tension to the already fraught situation.

Desperate for answers, Will orders a second post-mortem, uncovering the brutal truth that Davey was raped before his death. This revelation intensifies Will’s grief and anger toward Davey's situation.

Will visits Helen to apologize for his past absence, reflecting on the grief over their wasted lives. His visit reveals deep-seated emotions and unresolved guilt intertwined with familial bonds.

Will uncovers a vintage Jaguar and a suitcase full of money and weapons. He undergoes a physical transformation, signaling his intention to seek vengeance against those who wronged Davey.

Will infiltrates Boad's circle, attending a dinner party with sinister intentions. He observes and plans while the tension builds around him, leading to a critical confrontation.

Will confronts Boad, revealing his identity and the reason behind his deadly intent. The chilling dialogue exposes Boad's twisted motivations and Davey's suffering, culminating in a heart-stopping climax.

After initially letting Boad live, Will turns back and kills him. This act of vengeance is both cathartic and tragic, reflecting the cycle of pain that has consumed both brothers.

The film concludes with Will watching a man hit golf balls into the ocean, paralleling the opening scene. It leaves viewers contemplating memory and loss as Will drives away, forever changed.