Ned Rifle

At 18 years old, Ned decides to break free from the constraints of his strict Christian upbringing. This marks the beginning of his tumultuous journey, driven by a singular desire for revenge against his estranged father, Henry.

During a heated confrontation with his mother, Fay, who is serving a life sentence, Ned learns crucial information that propels him forward. In this emotional exchange, Fay points him toward his uncle Simon in New York, suggesting he could be pivotal in Ned's quest.

Meanwhile, Susan, a broke postgraduate, is also seeking Simon for guidance on her writing aspirations. Her attention, however, is diverted by her own dark intentions concerning Henry, setting up a complex web of motivations and connections.

By mere coincidence, both Ned and Susan converge in Seattle, each pursuing their respective goals tied to Henry. This unexpected overlap of their paths hints at a fateful collaboration yet to unfold.

Ned initially balks at teaming up with Susan, preferring to navigate his vendetta alone. However, he ultimately agrees to a temporary alliance, combining their efforts in search of Henry, unaware of the tumultuous events soon to transpire.

Their investigation leads them to a specialized clinic where Henry resides, a shadow of his former self. This meeting starkly contrasts with the chaotic life he once led, revealing the toll his past has taken on him.

With Susan's encouragement, Ned prepares to confront his father, Henry. However, just as he is about to take this significant step, Susan reveals a shocking truth that threatens to unravel their plans.

Susan confesses that she was the young victim of Henry's grievous actions, a trauma that led to his imprisonment. This revelation shifts the narrative, laying bare her motivation for seeking closure.

In a moment of intense confrontation, Susan decides to take justice into her own hands by murdering Henry in a motel room. This chilling act is the culmination of her trauma and sets off a chain of devastating events.

Upon discovering Susan's violent act, Ned is consumed by rage and confusion. He frantically tracks them down, determined to understand the chaotic web of actions that has unraveled before him.

The climax intensifies as Ned confronts Susan in a moment laden with emotion. This encounter escalates tragically, resulting in Susan's untimely death at Ned's hands, forever altering Ned's trajectory.

As dawn breaks, the fallout from the night's chaos is palpable. Law enforcement arrives, armed and ready to apprehend Ned, who is left grappling with the consequences of his thirst for vengeance and the spiral of violence.