Riff Raff

In the stark quiet of a remote Maine cabin, Vincent hopes for a simple winter retreat with his younger wife Sandy and their teenage son DJ. The snow‑laden landscape frames a fragile domestic peace, a haven where the rhythm of everyday life can finally drown out the echoes of a more turbulent past. The modest, rustic setting breeds an intimacy that feels both comforting and fragile, setting the tone for a story that balances warmth with an undercurrent of unease.

That fragile calm is abruptly disturbed when Rocco, Vincent’s estranged eldest son, arrives unannounced, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend Marina and Vincent’s former wife Ruth. Their sudden presence brings hidden histories to the surface, exposing the tangled web of loyalties, regrets, and unspoken grievances that have lingered beneath the surface of the family’s new life. Each character arrives with their own burdens—Rocco’s distance, Marina’s impending motherhood, Ruth’s lingering connection to the past—creating a volatile mix of tension and reluctant camaraderie.

Amid the forced reunion, a whispered warning about the arrival of dangerous gangsters Leftie and Lonnie hangs in the cold air, hinting that the family’s delicate equilibrium may be on the brink of collapse. The cabin becomes a pressure cooker where past choices and present uncertainties collide, fostering an atmosphere thick with suspense and emotional stakes. As winter deepens, the characters must navigate the fragile balance between protection and exposure, love and resentment, all while the looming threat of the outside world presses ever closer, promising that no sanctuary remains untouched for long.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 16:48