Locked

The events take place in modern times, leveraging current technologies such as interior cameras, remote control capabilities, and high-tech security. The action unfolds over a few days within a bustling city, reflecting contemporary social dynamics and economic pressures.

The story unfolds in a contemporary urban environment anchored by a modern cityscape. Key locations include an auto shop, a high-rise condo, and a school area, all set within a dense metropolitan backdrop. The setting highlights the contrast between a desperate, struggling father and the high-tech luxury world that ensnares him.

⚖️ Justice and Vengeance

William enforces his own brand of justice by turning Eddie's break-in into a controlled punishment inside the Dolus SUV. The film explores how power and retribution can corrupt, challenging the line between right and wrong. Eddie's fight to survive is watched and manipulated, raising questions about mercy versus cruelty.

💰 Desperation and Survival

Eddie's drive to provide for his daughter pushes him toward crime, exposing the fragility of family life. The luxury SUV trap exploits his vulnerabilities and turns a desperate man into a pawn in a deadly game. The narrative uses scarcity and the will to live to push characters toward drastic choices.

🔒 Control through Technology

Interior cameras, remote piloting, and automated punishment render the vehicle a prison, showing how tech can constrain human agency. Surveillance and manipulation become central to the conflict, with the car itself acting as a character that dictates fate as much as any person.