Scorched

Sheila, a bank teller, learns that Rick could be fired if the bank is robbed again. After paying for Rick's education, he dumps her for a tutor, and she resolves to ruin him by robbing Desert Savings Bank. Her plan is driven by personal revenge as much as by a desire for payback.

On the same night, Stuart and Jason—two other tellers from Desert Savings Bank—decide to rob the bank. Each has different motivations, and they keep their plans secret from one another. The plans unfold in parallel, with no one aware of the others' intentions.

Stuart schemes to steal $250,000 from the bank and bet it all on a single roulette spin in Las Vegas. He follows the hare-brained advice of his friend Max, hoping for a dramatic payoff. The plan focuses on high risk rather than cautious, by-the-book robbery.

Jason, who feels underpaid and overlooked, decides to rob Charles Merchant's safety deposit box as a form of revenge. Merchant is the same man who shot Jason's duck's mother, a grievance that fuels Jason's resolve. The plan unfolds during the same night as the other robberies.

Shmally enacts her revenge by egging Merchant's home, while Carter helps in the broader scheme as he prepares for a job interview at Desert Savings Bank. The two contend with the fallout from Merchant's actions as their plans intersect with the others' robberies. The night remains chaotic and unpredictable.

Carter, in cleanup before a job interview at Desert Savings Bank, is hired and arrives for his first day on Monday morning. He is turned away by Rick, who is aware of the looming conflicts and the bank's fragile situation. This moment foreshadows the strange twist of fate that links the conspirators to the workplace.

Sheila executes the bank robbery plan and takes cash from the Desert Savings Bank. The successful theft compounds the tension across the bank and town as other plans play out elsewhere. Her actions are driven by personal vendetta as much as by a wish to prove herself.

Stuart completes his portion of the night’s plan by taking his share from the bank and heading toward Las Vegas to gamble its value on a roulette spin. The bold move embodies his desire for excitement and escape from a dull life. He, too, remains unaware of the other robberies unfolding.

Jason breaks into Charles Merchant's safety deposit box, seeking restitution for years of underpaid service. This act occurs during the same night as the other robberies, though Jason remains unaware of Sheila and Stuart's actions. The theft targets items of value beyond cash, reflecting Jason's personal motives.

All three robberies succeed as planned, with Sheila, Stuart, and Jason carrying out their heists in parallel. They are completely unaware of one another's actions, which amplifies the sense of chaotic, overlapping crime. The town is left none the wiser as the night continues to unfold.

Upon learning of the robberies, Rick informs each employee that they will be fired and proceeds to offer the bank manager job to them in turn. One by one the robbers quit, and Rick finally offers employment to Carter as he leaves. The job offers complicate relationships and shift the power dynamics at Desert Savings Bank.

In theepilogue, Carter works his way up to the assistant manager position at the bank. His climb illustrates a surprising turn of events from the night's chaos to professional advancement. The others pursue their own paths beyond Desert Savings Bank.

Max and Stuart relocate to Las Vegas, seeking new lives and opportunities after the fateful night. The move marks a clear break from their former routine and a chance for reinvention. The casino-saturated destination stands in contrast to the desert town where the robbery began.

Jason travels south and is never seen again, leaving his fate unresolved within the town's memory. The ambiguous ending mirrors his earlier sense of revenge and personal mission. The quiet departure closes his chapter in the story.

Sheila enrolls at UCLA, starting a new chapter that moves away from the hospital-town crime and toward a fresh academic life. Her decision signals a return to normalcy after the tumultuous night. The epilogue suggests a chance for personal growth and a different future.