Seeking Justice

Seeking Justice

Year: 2012

Runtime: 105 min

Director: Roger Donaldson

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After a devastating act of violence shatters his world, Will Gerard embarks on a relentless pursuit of justice. Driven by a stranger’s offer of retribution for his loved one’s attacker, he finds himself on a dangerous path, blurring the lines between right and wrong. His quest for vengeance consumes him, straining his family and forcing him to confront the heavy consequences of his actions as he walks a perilous line between protector and vigilante.

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1

Will's Ordinary Life

In New Orleans, Will Gerard lives a peaceful life as an English teacher at Rampart High School. He experiences a sense of normalcy until a catastrophic event shatters his world.

New Orleans
2

Laura's Brutal Assault

Will's life takes a tragic turn when his wife, Laura, becomes a victim of a brutal assault by a man named Hodge. As Will anxiously awaits news at the hospital, he grapples with fear and uncertainty about her condition.

Hospital
3

Simon Enters the Scene

A mysterious figure named Simon approaches Will, representing a clandestine organization seeking justice for crimes like Laura's. He provides Will with chilling details about Hodge's past and makes a morally ambiguous proposition.

4

Hodge's Demise

Will, overcome by grief and desperation, agrees to Simon's deal to ensure Hodge's swift execution. Shortly after, he receives a haunting photograph of Hodge's lifeless body, further complicating his emotional state.

5

The Weight of Guilt

Six months later, Simon reappears, assigning Will a new, morally complex task involving surveillance of a woman and her children. This signifies the ongoing hold Simon's organization has on Will's life and conscience.

Six months later Zoo
6

The Dangerous Assignment

Will is instructed to eliminate a man he believes is a sex offender, with Simon urging him to stage it as a suicide. Faced with the moral dilemma, Will struggles to reconcile his actions with his conscience.

7

The Turning Point

When the moment arrives to commit the act, Will chooses to spare Alan Marsh's life in an attempt to extract information about Simon instead. However, this decision leads to a chaotic confrontation that results in Alan's tragic death.

8

Arrest and Accusation

Following Alan’s death, Will is arrested and faces accusations from law enforcement. Detectives Rudeski and Green doubt his claims of innocence until Lieutenant Durgan begins to piece together Will's connections to Simon's group.

Police Station
9

A Race Against Time

Durgan provides Will with a stern warning: he has 24 hours to escape the city before Simon's enforcers come for him. This escalates the tension as Will reevaluates his precarious situation.

New Orleans
10

Alan's True Identity Revealed

Will learns that Alan was not a sex offender, but rather an investigative reporter whose work on Simon's organization led to his demise. This revelation heightens Will's sense of urgency and danger.

11

Confrontation with Simon

During Alan's memorial, Will encounters Simon and recognizes the mounting threat he poses. He also realizes that his own life is intertwined with the chaos brought upon by Simon's vigilantism.

Memorial
12

Gathering Evidence

Will discovers key evidence related to Simon's organization while exploring Alan’s storage unit. With Laura by his side, they strategize on how to use this information to escape Simon's deadly grip.

Storage Facility
13

The Final Showdown

In a tense confrontation set against a backdrop of chaos, Will confronts Simon, Jimmy, and Cancer, culminating in a violent struggle over Laura's safety. The stakes are higher than ever as allegiances blur.

Dilapidated Mall
14

Laura's Heroism

In a climactic turn, Laura takes action to rescue herself and Will by shooting Cook, which leads to a fierce struggle for survival. This act of bravery reshapes the course of their lives amid unfolding chaos.

15

A New Chapter

With the dangers mostly behind them, Will reflects on the moral complexities of his actions and resolves to honor Alan's memory. He decides to share vital information about Simon’s organization, hinting at unresolved threats ahead.

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