Stillwater

Stillwater

Year: 2021

Runtime: 140 min

Language: English

Director: Thomas McCarthy

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In the vibrant French port city of Marseille, a rugged Oklahoma oil-rigger named Bill finds himself unexpectedly fighting for his estranged daughter. She is imprisoned and maintains her innocence in a murder case. Bill ventures into a new culture, grappling with a foreign language and a complex legal system as he strives to clear her name. His relentless pursuit of justice challenges both their lives and exposes him to the realities of a world far removed from his own.

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1

Bill's Journey Begins

Bill Baker, an oil worker from Stillwater, Oklahoma, travels to Marseille, France, to visit his daughter, Allison, who is imprisoned. This journey marks the beginning of his desperate quest for truth and justice regarding her conviction.

Stillwater, Oklahoma
2

First Meeting with Allison

Upon arriving in Marseille, Bill meets with Allison in prison for the first time since her conviction. During this emotional encounter, Allison hands him a note, requesting him to deliver it to her defense attorney, Mme. Leparq, in hopes of reopening her case.

Marseille, France
3

Meeting the Defense Attorney

Bill locates Mme. Leparq and presents Allison's note, eager to explore any leads on her case. However, Leparq dismisses the information as hearsay and refuses to pursue it, leaving Bill frustrated and determined to help his daughter.

Marseille, France
4

Lying to Allison

In a moment of desperation, Bill lies to Allison about the situation, claiming that Leparq will request a new hearing for her case. This deceit adds strain to their relationship as Bill tries to protect his daughter’s hope.

Prison, Marseille, France
5

Meeting Virginie

While staying at a hotel in Marseille, Bill encounters Virginie and her daughter, Maya. He enlists Virginie's help to translate the notes and navigate local connections that might lead to new evidence about Lina’s murder.

Marseille, France
6

Discovering New Evidence

Bill and Virginie find a professor who provides them with a contact number for someone who claims to know Lina's killer. This leads them deeper into the investigation, igniting Bill's hope for bringing justice.

Marseille, France
7

Identifying the Alleged Killer

After some social media sleuthing, Virginie’s friends compile photos from Allison and Lina's circles. Bill shows these images to Allison, who identifies a man named Akim as a potential suspect linked to the murder.

Marseille, France
8

Confrontation with Akim

Bill confronts Akim in a housing project, seeking answers but faces resistance and violence from Akim’s associates. This encounter escalates the tension, highlighting Bill's desperation to find the truth.

Housing Project, Marseille, France
9

Bill's Life in Marseille

Four months pass with Bill living in Marseille, sharing an apartment with Virginie and finding work on a construction crew. The prolonged stay begins to complicate his relationship with both Allison and the local community.

Marseille, France
10

Akim's Kidnapping

During an Olympique de Marseille match, Bill spots Akim and, consumed by rage, he assaults him and confines him in the basement of his apartment. This drastic action puts both him and Maya at risk.

Basement, Marseille, France
11

DNA Analysis

Bill hires a private investigator to collect and analyze a lock of Akim's hair against DNA evidence from the crime scene. This desperate attempt to validate Akim’s potential guilt becomes a turning point in the investigation.

Marseille, France
12

Doubt and Revelations

Akim's shocking claim that Allison hired him to kill Lina rocks Bill’s confidence in his daughter's innocence. As layers of deception and complex family dynamics unfold, Bill’s commitment to Allison is tested.

Marseille, France
13

Police Investigation

The police arrive to search Bill's apartment and question Maya, who lies to protect him concerning Akim's whereabouts. This moment heightens the stakes, putting everyone involved in jeopardy.

Marseille, France
14

News of Exoneration

Leparq informs Bill that DNA tests have exonerated Allison, a development that should bring relief. However, Bill's apathetic response leaves Leparq confused about his emotional state and what he truly feels for his daughter.

Marseille, France
15

Heartfelt Confessions

Returning to Oklahoma, Bill and Allison confront the truths about their past as they reflect on the necklace Bill gave her. In a fraught moment of honesty, Allison admits she did hire Akim, complicating their understanding of familial loyalty and justice.

Stillwater, Oklahoma

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