Nightfall

The story unfolds in a postwar American landscape, where veterans return to a changing city and a growing sense of vulnerability. Although the exact year isn’t stated, the tone and details place the action after World War II, with crime noir sensibilities shaping the atmosphere. The plot moves between present-day Los Angeles and a Wyoming campsite where the heist occurred, using memory and misdirection to drive suspense.

Most of the present-day action unfolds on the busy sidewalks and neon-lit streets of Los Angeles. A remote, snowbound campsite near Moose, Wyoming, appears in flashbacks that reveal the origin of the $350,000 theft. These settings contrast urban grit with rural isolation, heightening the film's tension.

🕵️ Guilt & Memory

The film centers on a man fighting to prove his innocence while buried memories of a fatal night shape perception. Flashbacks reveal a crime shrouded in misdirection, forcing characters to question what really happened. Guilt drives the tension as truth remains elusive behind a web of doubt.

🔎 Pursuit

A tense cat-and-mouse chase unfolds as Vanning, Fraser, John, and Red pursue the missing money. Motives shift as the pursuit uncovers lies, false leads, and hidden agendas. The pursuit relentlessly tests trust and resolve, keeping the audience off balance.

💔 Trust & Betrayal

Vanning’s alliances are tested as he navigates suspicion and manipulation. Marie’s involvement blurs lines between ally and target, while Fraser’s professional duty clashes with personal loyalties. The story hinges on who remains trustworthy when money, danger, and fear collide.