Romper Stomper

A neo-Nazi gang led by Hando violently assaults two Vietnamese-Australian teenagers in a subway tunnel at Footscray Station. This brutal attack sets the tone for the escalating tensions between the gangs and the Vietnamese community.

The day after the subway assault, Hando and his friend Davey encounter Gabrielle, a drug addict who has just faced trauma involving her wealthy father. Gabrielle quickly becomes infatuated with Hando, causing a complicated dynamic within the gang.

The gang celebrates with friends, drinking heavily and engaging in reckless behavior. Tensions rise when they encounter a pub recently sold to a Vietnamese Australian businessman, leading to a violent reaction.

Fueled by anger, Hando leads a savage attack on the new owner's sons, beating them mercilessly. This retaliation draws armed Vietnamese men to confront the gang, resulting in the skinheads being overpowered and forced to retreat.

After their defeat, the skinheads retreat to their hideout only for it to be ransacked and set ablaze by their Vietnamese rivals. This violent escalation marks a critical point in their war against the Vietnamese community.

Desperate for a secure location, Hando and his gang evict squatters from a nearby warehouse and plot revenge against the Vietnamese. Gabrielle suggests robbing her father's mansion as a way to strike back.

The gang executes the burglary, vandalizing Martin's property and assaulting him violently in retaliation for his past abuses. Their plan unravels when Martin brandishes a handgun, causing the gang to flee.

As the gang’s violence escalates, Davey begins to question the lifestyle he has adopted. The growing moral conflict leads to increased tension within the gang and his relationships with Hando and Gabrielle.

Following a dispute, Gabrielle informs the police of the gang's activities and spends the night with Davey, who confesses his own struggles with racism. This decision marks a pivotal moment in her fight against the gang's horrors.

During a police raid on their warehouse, the youngest skinhead is tragically shot dead due to a misunderstanding with a non-functional firearm. The aftermath shakes the gang as they deal with the tragedy and arrests.

Upon discovering Davey and Gabrielle together, Hando mistakenly accuses her of betrayal. However, Davey reassures him of their loyalty, leading Hando to pressure Davey to remain committed to the gang’s violent path.

In a desperate bid for cash, Hando and the gang rob a service station where Hando kills an Asian attendant during the crime. This action deepens the already violent rift between the skinheads and the Asian community.

After a night of driving, they stop on a beach where Gabrielle overhears Hando trying to convince Davey to leave her. Feeling betrayed, she sets their car ablaze, revealing her police contact.

In a chaotic confrontation, Hando attempts to drown Gabrielle, but Davey intervenes violently, fatally stabbing Hando. This shocking act solidifies Davey's transformation and marks a significant turning point in the story.

With Hando dead on the beach, Davey holds a terrified Gabrielle as chaos unfurls around them. The haunting image of Hando's lifeless body in the surf signifies the tragic collapse of their violent lives.