Retribution

Carlos starts the car on the driveway and receives an anonymous call informing him that bombs have been placed under every seat. The caller explains that the devices will detonate unless Carlos transfers a large sum of money to the caller's account. The tension immediately spikes as a family morning routine turns into a high stakes race against time.

The caller demands that Carlos transfer funds to the stranger's account to deactivate the bombs. He warns that the bombs will trigger if any passenger leaves their seat. The stakes are personal and immediate, turning a normal day into a life or death negotiation.

Carlos halts the car near Marcos and Sara's school to buy time and assess the situation. A crowd of kids gathers, hoping for a glimpse of the autograph on Marcos's ball, while Carlos cannot let Marcos exit the car. The moment underscores the conflict between ordinary life and an escalating threat.

Carlos and his coworker discuss the plan while each sits in his own car, blocking traffic. They realize the caller is real and that the situation has escalated beyond a prank. The two teams try to coordinate, but the danger keeps expanding.

As Carlos drives away, someone exits the coworker’s car and the vehicle explodes. Marcos is injured in the blast, and Carlos wants to rush him to the hospital, but the stranger insists on transferring the money first. The hospital remains just out of reach as panic sets in.

Carlos calls Marta to explain the danger and instructs her to transfer the money. Marta arrives at the bank with another person to carry out the transfer, hoping to end the nightmare. The plan hinges on financial compliance rather than medical aid.

Carlos is stopped by police and isolated by a bomb squad as negotiations unfold. It is revealed that there is only a bomb in the front two seats, not under every seat. The immediate danger shifts back to the car and the family inside.

Despite the blast, Marcos is still leg-injured and is released from the danger zone. Sara, determined not to abandon Carlos, climbs into the front seat to stay by his side. The trio faces a precarious balance between safety and loyalty.

A past client named Lucas arrives and pretends to be Carlos’s brother Pablo. He reveals that he has been extorting money from Carlos by manipulating fears about his wife’s suicide after ruined investments. The confrontation shifts the target from a bomb to a personal vendetta.

Lucas warns of a separate bomb and demands that Carlos escape to a location where more money can be sent within five minutes. The clock starts as they scramble to pick a new destination while avoiding authorities. The plan pushes Carlos toward a desperate, high-stakes move.

Carlos and Sara hastily flee the authorities and head toward a dock, where Sara reluctantly agrees to leave for safety. The escape route emphasizes how far the family has fallen from ordinary life. The dock scene marks a turning point toward a final reckoning.

Lucas returns to Carlos in the passenger seat and unveils his full plan and motive. Realizing there is no easy way out, Carlos steels himself and decides to drive the car toward a drastic escape. The ride becomes a final test of resolve.

Carlos drives the car into the water and they swim to safety as paramedics arrive to resuscitate him. The ordeal leaves him physically and professionally changed, culminating in his layoff from the bank. The family ultimately survives, but at a steep personal cost.

Back on the phone, Carlos speaks with a new employee about a business opportunity. He hangs up after the caller emphasizes how important family is to a successful enterprise. The ending ties the terror to a fragile hope for rebuilding a life and business with family at the center.