Retribution

Retribution

Year: 2023

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Nimród Antal

ActionAdventureDramaThrillerCrime

Matt Turner's ordinary morning takes a terrifying turn when a mysterious caller manipulates his car’s systems and threatens his family. Forced to follow the caller’s instructions, he’s plunged into a dangerous series of escalating events. As he races against time, Matt must confront a perilous situation where his children's lives are at risk and he's trapped in a desperate fight for survival.

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1

Matt's Ordinary Life

Matt Turner lives a seemingly normal life as a financier at Nanite Capital in Berlin, working under his friend and CEO, Anders Muller. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Emily and Zach, establishing a picture of a typical family life.

Berlin
2

The Distorted Call

While driving his kids to school, Matt receives an unsettling call from an unknown number. The caller, using a distorted voice, informs Matt that there is a bomb under his seat that will detonate if he tries to escape or seeks help.

In the car
3

Forced Compliance

Matt discovers the bomb under his seat, realizing he must heed the bomber's instructions to protect his family. The tension escalates as the bomber forces Matt into a web of dangerous demands that jeopardize his life and his children's safety.

In the car
4

Sylvain's Death

In a shocking turn of events, Matt is forced to watch a client, Sylvain, being killed in an explosion. This occurs when Sylvain's girlfriend attempts to flee, demonstrating the ruthless nature of the bomber's threats.

Nearby location
5

Retrieving the Money

The bomber instructs Matt to call Heather and retrieve EUR50,000 from a safety deposit box at the bank. This demand puts Heather in grave danger as she races against time under the bomber's watchful eye.

Bank
6

Change of Plans

After Heather successfully retrieves the money, the bomber alters the plan. He orders Heather to hand the money to a man in a blue suit, who is then arrested by the police, further complicating Matt’s situation.

Street
7

Innocence and Accusation

Matt is implicated in the bombing plot as news reports begin to surface. He receives a call from Europol agent Angela Brickmann, whom he desperately tries to convince of his innocence while seeking help to stop the bomber.

Berlin
8

Confrontation at the Power Plant

The bomber arranges for Matt to meet Anders at a power plant under dire circumstances. There, Matt is forced to order Anders to liquidate a sizable emergency collateral account, revealing the depth of the conspiracy.

Power Plant
9

The Ultimate Ultimatum

The intensity escalates as the bomber demands that Matt kill Anders with a revolver to save himself and his children. With a tough decision to make, Matt's refusal leads to dire consequences as the bomber detonates Anders's car.

Power Plant
10

Injury to Emily

The explosion injures Matt's daughter, Emily, causing chaos and panic. As the police close in, time is critical for Matt to save his children and himself from the ongoing threat that looms over them.

Power Plant
11

Police Pursuit

Matt finds himself in a high-stakes police chase, realizing he must evade capture while also ensuring his children's safety. Angela and Heather arrive at the scene, complicating matters further.

Berlin
12

Desperate Escape

Determined to confront the bomber, Matt makes a drastic decision to evade the police. He drives away, isolating himself with the hope of tracking down the perpetrator behind the horrific events.

Berlin
13

The Truth Revealed

In a shocking twist, it is revealed that the bomber is actually Anders, Matt's friend and boss. Anders reveals his motive behind the bombings, seeking to frame Matt as the fall guy in a scheme to embezzle millions.

Bridge
14

Matt's Sacrificial Act

In a desperate bid to end the nightmare, Matt crashes his car, allowing the bomb to activate. In doing so, he sacrifices himself to eliminate Anders, thereby ensuring his children's safety and freedom.

Bridge
15

Aftermath and Resolution

Following the incident, authorities arrive to assess the situation, and news reports expose the truth behind the bombings. Matt is ultimately cleared of wrongdoing as he cooperates with Europol to resolve the heist incident orchestrated by Anders.

Berlin

Last Updated: November 25, 2024 at 19:24

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