Kinds of Kindness

Robert Fletcher is trapped in a controlling relationship with his boss and lover, Raymond. Raymond manipulates every aspect of Robert's life, including his marriage to Sarah and their living situations, creating a suffocating environment for Robert.

Raymond orders Robert to crash his vehicle to kill a man identified only by the initials R.M.F. This harrowing task leaves both men injured but alive, escalating the pressure on Robert as he faces Raymond's overbearing demands.

After surviving the initial crash, Robert hesitates when Raymond insists he try again. This confrontation leads to Robert expressing his fears, only to be callously dismissed by Raymond, further emphasizing the unhealthy nature of their relationship.

As Robert's life begins to unravel, Raymond takes away his treasured John McEnroe racquet, a symbol of his diminishing autonomy. This act leaves Robert feeling even more desolate and abandoned.

In a moment of vulnerability, Robert reveals to Sarah the extent of Raymond's manipulations, including the use of abortifacients. This revelation ultimately drives Sarah to leave him, compounding Robert's loneliness and despair.

Seeking solace and understanding, Robert encounters Rita, who similarly finds herself under Raymond's control. The two are drawn together by their shared experiences, but their bond forces them into the same perilous situation.

In a desperate bid for redemption and control, Robert kidnaps R.M.F. and brings him to a hospital valet station. This act is an intense climax in Robert's struggle against the control wielded by Raymond.

Officer Daniel is distressed by the mysterious disappearance of his wife, Liz. When she returns, he notices unsettling changes in her behavior, which escalates his suspicions about her identity and the nature of her return.

Amid growing paranoia, Liz reveals that she is pregnant, which sends Daniel into a spiral of fear and anger. His inability to cope forces him to order her to leave, leading to an emotional rift between the couple.

Consumed by paranoia during a traffic stop, Daniel's mental health deteriorates, resulting in his suspension from the force. His chaotic mental state leads him to self-mutilation and extreme acts due to his delusions.

Liz ultimately succumbs to Daniel's demands, adjusting to her husband's increasingly erratic behavior. A new woman, also named Liz, arrives at their doorstep, symbolizing hope amidst the turmoil and confusion surrounding Daniel.

Emily is entrenched in a sex cult led by Omi and Aka, where she becomes desperate to find a woman capable of resurrecting the dead. Her involvement leads her back to her estranged husband and their daughter, creating familial tension.

Following a series of troubling events, Emily reunites with her husband Joseph, but their reunion leads to heartbreak and betrayal. Emily's failed quest for a resurrection candidate culminates in her potential expulsion from the cult.

Desperate to return to the cult, Emily seeks out Ruth, a potential resurrection candidate. However, a celebratory moment turns grim when her reckless actions lead to fatal consequences for Ruth, marking a low point in Emily's journey.

In a lighthearted closing scene, R.M.F. is seen humorously eating a sandwich during the credits. This moment serves as a brief respite from the intense and unsettling narratives that preceded it, highlighting the film's darkly comedic undertones.