Memory

Memory

Year: 2023

Runtime: 1 h 40 m

Language: English

Director: Michel Franco

Echo Score: 75
Drama

Sylvia’s carefully constructed life is thrown into disarray when she unexpectedly reconnects with an old flame, Saul, at a high school reunion. This encounter triggers a flood of long-repressed memories, revealing hidden secrets and desires. As their connection is rekindled, both must confront the past and its lasting effect on their current lives.

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1

Alex Lewis Arrives at the Hospital

The film opens in Mexico as Alex Lewis, dressed in blue hospital scrubs, drives into a hospital parking lot. He seems weary as he prepares for an assignment, putting on an ID lanyard before entering the hospital.

Mexico
2

First Assassination

Inside the hospital, Alex encounters a man visiting his comatose mother. Agreeing to leave the room, Alex suddenly wraps a steel garrote around the man's neck, brutally killing him while his mother watches in horror. This shocking act marks the chilling beginning of Alex's contract work.

Hospital Room, Mexico
3

Vincent Serra's Undercover Operation

In El Paso, Texas, FBI agent Vincent Serra meets with a man in an apartment where his young daughter Beatriz is present. The conversation reveals the shocking truth that Beatriz's father is prostituting her, setting the stage for Vincent's dangerous undercover mission.

El Paso, Texas
4

Cover Blown

As Vincent attempts to connect with Beatriz, his cover is blown when she spots the wire he is wearing. A chaotic struggle ensues with Vincent's team rushing in just as her father threatens her, leading to a tragic confrontation that ends in his death.

Apartment, El Paso
5

Alex's Next Assignment

Alex meets with his middleman, Mauricio, in Mexico City to discuss his next assignment in El Paso. Despite showing signs of illness, Alex expresses a desire to retire, but Mauricio warns him of the dangers of doing so in their line of work.

Mexico City
6

Alex's Internal Struggles

Upon arriving in El Paso, Alex struggles with memory loss as he jots down important details. After checking into a hotel, he meets a woman named Maya, introducing a momentary respite in his dark life as a hitman.

Hotel, El Paso
7

First Target: Ellis Van Camp

Alex approaches his first target, Ellis Van Camp, under the pretense of needing information. The encounter turns deadly quickly when Alex uses his gun against Ellis, ensuring there are no witnesses and claiming his life without remorse.

Ellis's Office, El Paso
8

Emotional Confrontation with Beatriz

Vincent visits Beatriz at a detention center and tries to explain her father's actions and his responsibility. He assures her of getting her a special visa, highlighting his determination to help her despite the complexities of the case.

Detention Center, El Paso
9

Alex Discovers Beatriz's Age

After breaking into the group home, Alex encounters Beatriz and realizes she is just a child. Horrified by the assignment he received, he quickly flees, wrestling with the moral implications of the target he has been given.

Group Home, El Paso
10

Maya's Tragic Death

As Alex navigates his tumultuous life, he is confronted by Mauricio, leading to a violent clash. Maya intervenes, but is accidentally shot, pushing Alex into a deep well of grief and anger as he confronts his destiny.

Truck Stop, El Paso
11

The Hunt for Davana

Realizing the extent of the corruption surrounding Beatriz's plight, Vincent joins forces with Linda and Hugo to investigate Davana Sealman. Their joint effort escalates as they connect the dots between murders and trafficking.

FBI Headquarters
12

Randy's Murder

On a party yacht, Alex tracks Randy, Davana's son, who abused Beatriz. He executes a calculated plan to kill him, ensuring justice is delivered for the heinous crimes committed against powerless children.

Private Yacht
13

Vincent's Desperation

As Alex confronts his own mortality, Vincent races against time to secure evidence against Davana. The stakes rise as he leads the charge to protect further victims, exposing the grim reality of powerful individuals evading justice.

FBI Office
14

Final Confrontation

Alex ultimately confronts Davana, learning the grim extent of her crimes. However, during the standoff, he is overpowered and mortally wounded, leading to an intense and tragic culmination of his quest for justice.

Davana's Estate
15

Hugo's Revenge

In a shocking twist, Hugo kills Davana as a way to serve justice for Alex and the countless children harmed. He ensures Vincent has an alibi, revealing the lengths individuals will go to rectify systemic failures in their paths.

Davana's Estate

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:04

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