Mob Land

Shelby is introduced as a down-on-his-luck construction worker who drag races in his free time for extra cash. He juggles the responsibilities of providing for his wife Caroline and their young daughter Mila, while secretly struggling with financial difficulties and an underlying desperation for a better life.

During a visit from his brother-in-law Trey, Shelby learns about a profitable but illegal opportunity. Trey reveals that the local doctor's clinic is making money by selling addictive opioids, proposing that they rob the clinic together, which puts Shelby in a moral dilemma given his previous knowledge of the opioid crisis in the town.

Despite his reservations, Shelby agrees to Trey's plan to rob the doctor's clinic due to his desperate financial situation. They settle on Shelby being the getaway driver, while Trey will carry out the robbery, leading to an unease that foreshadows the chaos to come.

The robbery occurs, and in the heat of the moment, Trey loses control and shoots two people dead. While they successfully steal cash and opioids, the situation escalates as they are chased by goons affiliated with the clinic, marking a turning point in Shelby's life.

The aftermath of the robbery leads to the arrival of the contract killer, Clayton Minor, sent by the mafia to retrieve what was stolen. Shelby's world spirals further into danger as Clayton starts hunting him and Trey down, illustrating the terrifying consequences of their actions.

In a shocking turn of events, Clayton captures Trey and brutally murders him in front of Shelby. This violent act deepens Shelby's fear and marks the end of his previous illusion of a way out, as he is now fully ensnared in Clayton's criminal web.

Clayton forces Shelby to commit murders to eliminate any remaining loose ends from the clinic robbery. The hitman's threats against Shelby's family compel him to partake in these heinous crimes, despite his growing guilt and resentment towards the life he’s trapped in.

Sheriff Bodie Davis begins investigating the clinic robbery and notices a pattern of violence in the quiet town. He suspects the involvement of a mafia and deduces that Shelby is somehow connected to the chaos, prompting his suspicions towards Shelby during his visits.

Clayton continues to manipulate Shelby, emphasizing his complete dominance and the weight of Shelby’s choices. Shelby, driven by his desire to protect his family, believes he can secure their safety by complying with Clayton, with tragic consequences looming.

Clayton leads Shelby to a meeting with the mafia boss, where it becomes evident that they intend to kill him as a final loose end. In a sudden turn, Clayton shoots Shelby dead, showcasing the bitter culmination of Shelby's desperation and the ruthless nature of the criminal underworld.

After killing Shelby on the orders of the mafia, Clayton grapples with guilt over the demise of the man who was driven to crime by desperation. He takes action against the mafia, killing them in revenge while also returning to provide a burial for Shelby, hinting at a flicker of conscience.

Caroline returns to the town, unaware of the fate that has befallen her husband. She has left Mila with her parents and is determined to uncover the truth after Shelby's sudden disappearance, marking her heartbreaking journey into the aftermath of her family's chaos.

In a final act of kindness, Clayton leaves a stash of recovered money for Caroline, intending for her to have financial support for herself and Mila. However, he is shot dead moments later, likely by Sheriff Bodie, highlighting the complexity and brutality of the situation they all find themselves in.

Sheriff Bodie Davis, fully aware of the criminal activities surrounding Shelby, takes matters into his own hands as he eliminates Clayton to prevent further havoc. His decision reflects a moral complexity as he navigates through justice and the law while protecting Shelby's family in a corrupt environment.