Line of Duty

Line of Duty

Year: 2019

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Steven C. Miller

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Driven by a need for redemption, former police officer Frank Penny goes off the grid to rescue the kidnapped daughter of the police chief. As Frank undertakes this dangerous mission, his actions are live-streamed by Ava Brooks, intensifying the pressure and putting both of them in the crosshairs. They must race against time, navigating a tense and volatile city, to locate the girl and prevent further tragedy.

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1

Frank's Tragic Past

Frank Penny is revealed as an ex-cop haunted by the tragedy of killing a child abductor. This abductor had kidnapped the daughter of a fellow police officer, which has left Frank desperate for redemption.

2

Abduction of Claudia

The story escalates when the abductor's brother sends a live feed showing Claudia, the kidnapped girl, trapped in a submerged glass cage. With a countdown clock ticking down, the urgency of the situation grows immensely.

3

Ava Brooks Joins the Fray

Enter Ava Brooks, a vlogger determined to expose the truth behind the kidnapping. She seizes the opportunity to broadcast the situation, drawing public attention and escalating the crisis.

4

Frank Goes Rogue

Desperate to save Claudia, Frank takes matters into his own hands and begins operating outside the law. He teams up with Ava, whose live streaming adds an extra layer of pressure to their mission.

5

Tension with Ruth Carter

Ruth Carter, overseeing news coverage, grows frustrated with Ava's successful scoops. She hires Maya Prinz to bolster her team and decides to exploit Ava's live broadcasts for her own ratings.

6

The Search for the Kidnapper's Vehicle

Frank and Ava attempt to locate the kidnapper's vehicle. During this frantic pursuit, Frank leads them to the registered residence of brothers Max and Dean Keller, hoping to extract more information.

7

Confrontation with Dean

After locating the Keller brothers, Frank faces a tense encounter with Dean. He devises a plan to distract Dean while Ava broadcasts his location, hoping for support from Volk.

8

Ava's Resilience

After being rescued from Dean, Frank and Ava reflect on Claudia's disappearance as they realize they may not have the correct address. They must continue their search with limited leads.

9

Ruth's Inside Tip

Ruth provides Ava with a new potential location for Claudia, leading them to a tragic revelation about the brothers’ sister, Naomi, and the police's delayed response to her death.

10

Race Against Time

With renewed purpose, Frank and Ava rush to the new location, only to discover it is filled with explosives. Tension mounts as they prepare to confront Dean, who arrives unexpectedly.

11

The Explosive Showdown

In a tense standoff, Frank and Ava are forced to detonate the explosives, leading to Dean's demise. In his final moments, Dean cryptically suggests that Claudia is buried six feet under.

12

A Moment of Realization

Recalling a detail from earlier, Frank deduces Claudia's potential burial site at a nearby cemetery. This revelation drives him to act quickly, determined to save her from an untimely fate.

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13

The Rescue Operation

Upon arriving at the cemetery, Frank and a group of concerned citizens, inspired by Ava's live stream, work together to rescuing Claudia. Their combined efforts become crucial as time is running out.

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14

Claudia's Safe Return

In a miraculous twist, Frank successfully rescues Claudia just in time. This heroic act not only reunites him with the girl but also restores his sense of redemption and purpose.

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