Shotgun Stories

Son Hayes and his brothers gather for their father's funeral, a somber occasion turned tumultuous. Tensions flare when they unexpectedly confront their father's other sons, expressing long-held resentments.

Back at their home, the Hayes brothers express their anger and feelings of betrayal over the remarks made during the funeral. Their mother intervenes to explain that their father had changed, though the rivalry remains unresolved.

Son Hayes takes his son for a weekend of fishing, attempting to escape the tension. However, underlying anger continues to fester as the brothers navigate their fractured family relationships.

During a routine stop at a local gas station, the half-brothers encounter the rival brothers once again. This meeting escalates unexpectedly into a brawl that is interrupted by the police, forcing both groups to disperse.

In a misguided attempt at revenge, the rival brothers bring a snake to the Hayes household. Their plot backfires tragically when the snake bites Kid Hayes' dog instead, intensifying the conflict.

Consumed by anger over the incident with the dog, Kid Hayes confronts the eldest of the rivals at a diner. The confrontation quickly escalates into violence, resulting in Kid's brutal assault on his rival.

The fight at the diner takes a tragic turn when Kid is fatally stabbed after being overwhelmed by other rivals. Son arrives at the hospital only to learn of the devastating loss of his brother.

In the aftermath of Kid's death, Son struggles with grief and remorse as he dismantles the tent his brother used. He confronts his mother, holding her responsible for the hatred that fueled the ongoing violence.

Driven by rage, Son goes to the rival brothers' farm in search of revenge. He attacks one of the brothers, but the vengeance remains unfulfilled when he is subdued by the rivals and warned never to return.

Son lies unconscious in the hospital, leaving Boy filled with anxiety and desire for action. He decides to confront the rival brothers at gunpoint, but ultimately refrains from committing further violence.

In a bid to stop the cycle of violence, Boy approaches the rival brothers, asking for a truce. They reluctantly agree but caution him against any future provocations.

Boy visits Son in the hospital and is relieved to find that his brother has regained consciousness. The moment brings a flicker of hope amidst the chaos that surrounds their fractured relationships.

As the film reaches its conclusion, the Hayes brothers and the rival brothers choose to part ways. Both families are left forever changed by the tragic events that have unfolded between them.