Rushlights

Rushlights

Year: 2013

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Antoni Stutz

ThrillerRomanceCrime

Billy and Sarah leave Los Angeles to collect an inheritance from a deceased friend in a quiet Southern town. They soon discover the community holds secrets and tensions that complicate their plans. As they attempt to secure their newfound wealth, they must confront a landscape of deception and betrayal, all while their own hidden pasts risk unraveling everything.

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Timeline – Rushlights (2013)

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1

Billy's Decision

In Los Angeles, Billy makes a bold decision to visit Stanley's restaurant, where Sarah works. This marks the beginning of his journey as he tries to gather the courage to ask her out.

Los Angeles
2

The Troubling Call

One night, Billy receives a troubling phone call that prompts him to drive his old early-70s Malibu to a nearby hotel. In his haste, he accidentally knocks on the wrong door, revealing a shocking scene.

Hotel
3

The Discovery

Billy discovers Ellen dead on the sofa, while Sarah is found distressed in another room. She reveals that her roommate has been harmed by a drug dealer, leaving them both in a precarious situation.

Hotel
4

Escape from Danger

Billy convinces Sarah to leave with him, but in the chaos, she mistakenly grabs Ellen's bag instead of her own. This sets off a chain of events that could change their lives forever.

5

The Inheritance Letter

In their motel, Sarah discovers a letter from attorney Cameron Brogden in Tremo, Texas. The letter reveals that Ellen's wealthy uncle, Niles, has passed away and left everything to her, suggesting they claim her inheritance.

Motel
6

Journey to Tremo

Billy and Sarah travel to Tremo to claim the inheritance. Upon arriving, they find Niles' large, older house and start to investigate what they can do.

Tremo
7

Meeting Cameron

Billy and Sarah meet with Cameron to discuss the inheritance. He warns them that Niles might have had an undisclosed son, which could complicate their plans.

Cameron's Office
8

Uncovering the Mystery

Their investigation leads them to the site of Niles' death. They discover his abandoned tractor, which hints at the tragic circumstances surrounding his passing and raises further questions.

Niles' Death Site
9

The Inheritance Complication

As they dig deeper, they uncover a letter from Niles acknowledging his illegitimate son. This information puts them in a delicate position as they try to navigate their inheritance claim.

Niles' House
10

Confrontation and Chaos

Tension escalates when Sarah accidentally shoots a man trying to steal their Ranchero. With law enforcement arriving soon after, they scramble to hide their involvement with the vehicle.

Nearby Diner
11

Billy Becomes a Suspect

As the investigation into Niles' death intensifies, evidence begins to point toward Billy as a suspect. Though Sarah remains unchallenged, the pressure mounts as the authorities close in.

Sheriff's Office
12

Confrontation with Eddie

Billy faces a new threat when drug dealer Eddie confronts Sarah about Ellen's debts. The interaction raises the stakes and risks pulling Sarah deeper into a dangerous world.

Motel
13

Desperate Situations

After a series of violent encounters, including a bloody incident where Sarah disposes of what looks like a body, desperation takes hold as they realize their plan is unraveling.

Undisclosed Location
14

Final Confrontation

In a tense standoff, Cameron confronts the couple over Niles' inheritance with a gun. Just as their fate seems sealed, Bob and Earl intervene, shifting the balance in a crucial moment.

Niles' House
15

Fleeing to Freedom

Billy and Sarah make a desperate bid to flee toward the Mexico border. A final confrontation with Eddie reveals his intentions and ties to Billy, culminating in a fierce struggle for survival.

Mexico Border

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