Kill Me Later

The film opens with a dramatic scene where two individuals leap from a bridge into the water below. Their identities remain concealed by the distance of the camera, creating an air of mystery around their actions.

The story shifts back 24 hours earlier to Shawn Holloway's apartment, where her aimless existence is portrayed through her peculiar habit of hanging upside down from the window while smoking. This unusual act symbolizes her state of mind as she grapples with her chaotic life.

Shawn awakens her lover, Matthew, who is hesitant to confront the reality of his absence from home the previous night. Their interaction reveals the strain in their relationship, highlighting Shawn’s frustrations with Matthew's inability to leave his wife.

After a heavy moment in the bathroom, where Shawn wrestles with feelings of despair, she contemplates self-harm but ultimately decides against it. This decision marks a critical moment in her emotional journey as she wrestles with her turbulent feelings.

Shawn's emotional state deteriorates further when she discovers her goldfish floating lifelessly in its bowl. This tragic event serves as a metaphor for her feelings of neglect and loss, prompting her to reach out to her estranged father.

When Shawn contacts her father, Lyle, she finds him preoccupied with a newborn from a new marriage. This conversation highlights Shawn's feelings of abandonment, deepening her melancholy as she struggles to find support in her life.

At work, as a loan officer, Shawn's emotional unrest surfaces when she offers a pessimistic view to a couple seeking a loan. Her unfiltered honesty frustrates the couple, escalating her feelings of inadequacy and her turbulent state of mind.

Confronting Matthew, Shawn decides to end their affair, a painful choice that adds to her emotional turmoil. Just as she processes the heartbreak, she learns that Matthew's wife is pregnant, pushing her deeper into despair.

Overwhelmed by despair, Shawn seeks solace on the bank roof, contemplating suicide as a means to escape her pain. This dark moment of introspection crystallizes her feelings of hopelessness amidst the chaos of her life.

Just as Shawn stands on the brink of despair, armed robbers storm the bank, interrupting her suicidal thoughts. This unexpected turn of events intertwines her personal crisis with an external chaos, heightening the tension.

As chaos unfolds, Shawn draws the attention of onlookers, leading the police and firefighters to her situation. This moment of connection between her and the external world marks a pivotal shift in the narrative, where her choices become public.

In a tense standoff with both the police and robbers, Shawn meets Charlie, whose own desperation mirrors her own. Together, they establish a fragile alliance as they navigate their shared experience of hopelessness and survival.

Shawn and Charlie's unexpected partnership leads them to devise a plan: Shawn helps Charlie escape the robbery in exchange for his assistance to end her suffering. This dark pragmatism emphasizes the depths of their struggles.

As they attempt to escape, the duo encounters a series of absurd and dangerous situations. Their journey reflects a blend of desperation and dark humor, showcasing the absurdity of their circumstances amidst the unfolding chaos.

In the early hours, Shawn and Charlie stand on the same bridge seen at the beginning of the film, contemplating a leap together. This act symbolizes their desire for freedom from their grief and hopelessness, culminating in a moment of emotional climax.