Little Fish

Tracy is desperate for money to become a partner in the video store where she works. Rejected by finance providers due to her criminal past and debt, she fabricates a loan to explain her finances to her mother and her boss. The lie becomes a recurring pattern that underscores much of the film's tension.

Tracy also tries to help her drug-addicted stepfather Lionel Dawson kick his heroin habit. Her concern for family and desire to rescue someone she loves drives some of her actions throughout the film. This adds personal stakes beyond her financial ambitions.

Jonny Nguyen returns after four years in Vancouver, reviving his relationship with Tracy. He appears polished and claims to have moved on, hinting at opportunities to fund her dreams. The rekindled romance soon becomes entangled with old habits and dangerous possibilities.

Tracy visits Jonny's alleged workplace and discovers he is not a stockbroker after all. The lie reveals that he has misled her about his success and intentions. This erodes trust and foreshadows the trouble to come.

Jonny has become involved in a drug deal with Tracy's brother Ray, tying Tracy to a dangerous scheme. She is drawn into the deal as she seeks the funds she needs. The family ties and addiction threads pull the trio deeper into crime.

Facing rejection from legitimate lenders and the pressure to help her family, Tracy decides to participate in the drug deal. She believes this is the only way to secure the capital to become a partner at the video store. The decision marks a turning point in her moral journey.

Tracy, Ray, and Jonny plan the execution of the drug deal, weighing risks and potential consequences. The plan tightens the web of lies that surround Tracy. Tension ramps up as the trio prepares to act.

The trio sets out to carry out the deal, stepping deeper into danger. Each member faces the moral weight of their choices as the prospect of failure or worse looms. The atmosphere is charged with mistrust and fear.

The attempted deal goes awry and tragedy ensues for Tracy, Ray, and Jonny. The immediate consequences underscore the cost of deceit and reckless choices. The film shifts into a somber, reflective mood as the characters confront what they've become.

In the climactic scenes, Tracy's courage and deep love for those she cares about shine through. She faces the consequences of her choices and acts to protect or stand up for her relationships. The moment emphasizes themes of truth, sacrifice, and resilience.

The events leave lasting consequences for Tracy and her family, testing loyalties and trust. The narrative focuses on coping with the fallout of lies and crime and the fragile line between aspiration and desperation. The subtext of the film continues to explore how casual lies can ripple through relationships.