Sundown

Sundown

Year: 2016

Language: English

Director: Fernando Lebrija

ActionComedyRomance

During a Spring Break trip to Puerto Vallarta, high school seniors Logan and Blake are caught up in a vibrant mix of romance and peril. Logan becomes infatuated with the mysterious Gaby, but their burgeoning relationship is complicated when a valuable family heirloom, a Rolex watch, is stolen. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation involving a ruthless gangster, forcing him to navigate a thrilling game of cat and mouse amidst the beauty and excitement of the Mexican coast.

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1

Logan is grounded and sent to retrieve Grandpa's Rolex

Logan, a high school senior under pressure to attend a good college, is grounded after taking his dad's Porsche to impress Lina. He is ordered to pick up his grandfather's Rolex watch before his parents depart on a cruise. This setup pushes him toward a reckless plan to leave for Mexico with his friend Blake.

Before departure Home
2

Logan and Blake travel to Mexico; meet Chuy

Logan and Blake fly to Mexico, chasing a chance to escape parental expectations. A streetwise cab driver named Chuy befriends them and helps secure a place to stay after their hotel reservation turns out to be a scam. Chuy's hospitality sets the chaotic adventure in motion.

Evening of arrival Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3

Club night; Logan flirts with Lina; Gaby offers DJ help

In a nightclub, Logan tries to flirt with a drunken Lina, who ends up vomiting in his mouth as they kiss. The night introduces Gaby, a Mexican girl who shares his taste in music and gives the club DJ a USB labeled 'DJ Phantom'. The trio bonds over music and opportunity.

Night Club in Puerto Vallarta
4

Morning reveals Mona’s secret; Rolex goes missing

The next morning, Blake is shocked to learn Mona is actually a trans woman, and he leaves in a hurry. Logan wakes to Gaby leaving and asks for $300 for the night, only to discover his Rolex is missing. The loss tightens the group's scramble for money and answers.

Morning Hotel room
5

Chuy helps; Dorian demands the watch; cockfighting plan

Chuy drives them to a strip club where Gaby is dancing and pays her $300 for the watch, but she says the watch is with her manager, Dorian. They go to see Dorian, who demands $5,000 within 24 hours in exchange for the watch. Gaby regrets her actions and agrees to help, and Chuy suggests making money by gambling on cockfighting.

Within 24 hours Strip club; Dorian's office
6

Cockfighting gamble nets $5,000

They gamble on cockfighting and, to their surprise, win the full $5,000 needed to satisfy Dorian’s demand. The victory provides a temporary sense of security, but the stakes remain high as the clock keeps ticking. The win also deepens the moral gray area the group is navigating.

Evening Cockfighting venue
7

Gaby reveals Jessica and a troubling past

Gaby confesses that her real name is Jessica and that she became involved with Dorian to care for her ailing grandfather. She also reveals she has used Rohypnol on clients, including Logan. The revelation shifts loyalties and hardens the choice to oppose Dorian.

Night Private moment
8

Dorian drugs them; kidnapping and escape

The group travels by boat to an island to meet Dorian, but he drugs them and they awaken in a car abandoned near a police station, naked. They escape with cops in pursuit, barely slipping away as their plans unravel. The traumatic incident fractures their trust and forces a new plan.

Next day Boat to island; car near police station
9

Rift between Logan and Blake; plan to leverage Jessica

Logan and Blake fall out; Logan calls Blake selfish while Blake calls Logan spineless, straining their friendship. They return to the hotel defeated, and Jessica proposes stealing Dorian's dog to use as a hostage to reclaim the Rolex. The plan momentarily mends their team, but tensions remain high.

After escape Hotel
10

Dog hostage exchange; Rolex offered for Jessica’s freedom

At the exchange, Dorian is pressured to accept the deal when Chuy brings backup in the form of his cousins, but he refuses to give up Jessica. Logan offers his Rolex watch as the price for Jessica’s freedom, hoping to secure her safety and the others’ release. The risky maneuver hinges on trust and a steep financial price.

Day of exchange Exchange location
11

Jessica helps Logan perform; crowd is won over

Jessica convinces the DJ to let Logan perform as DJ Phantom. His nerves cause a minor mishap, but he recovers and wins the crowd over with a strong, improvisational mix. The performance marks a turning point for Logan’s dream and their fragile alliance.

Evening Club stage
12

Jessica leaves; Logan returns home heartbroken

As they say their goodbyes, Jessica leaves abruptly and drives off in tears. Logan flies back to America with Blake, carrying a heavy heartbreak over Lina and the lost Rolex. The trip ends with unresolved romantic tensions and questions about the future.

After performance Airport/USA
13

Parents return; Rolex truth; year off to pursue music

Logan tells his father that he lost the Rolex, and his dad reveals that the original watch was missing years ago and the one he has is only a replacement. On a hopeful note, Logan persuades his parents to let him take a year off to pursue music. The family reaches a fragile understanding about pursuing dreams.

After returning to the US Home
14

Final twist: DJ Phantom reunion in Mexico

While bartending at a club in Mexico, Jessica hears the name 'DJ Phantom' announced. She goes to the club and unexpectedly reunites with Logan, and they share a moment dancing to the music. The film closes on the promise of a renewed partnership and new beginnings.

Later Mexican club

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