The Cold Light of Day

Will's family was kidnapped by Jean and corrupt CIA agents to force his father Martin to hand over a briefcase containing sensitive intelligence. The kidnappers used the family's safety as leverage to compel Martin to cooperate, and when Will became involved, they also manipulated him by framing him for crimes he didn't commit.

Earlier in the film, the suspicious phone call at the police station hints that someone inside law enforcement was working with the kidnappers.

The briefcase contains classified intelligence that Martin's CIA team recovered. While the exact contents aren't detailed in the film, it represents valuable information that multiple factions are willing to kill for, making it the central object driving the entire kidnapping plot.

Yes, Will's father Martin is killed by a sniper while meeting with his CIA partner Sigourney Weaver in Madrid. The sniper attack occurs suddenly during the meeting, leaving Will to continue the mission alone and discover the truth about his family's involvement in espionage.

Martin's secretive behavior and the dangerous nature of his work hint at the mortal risks he faces.

Lucia is Will's half-sister, revealed when she teams up with him during the crisis. She is the daughter of Martin Shaw from a previous relationship, making her part of the family Will didn't know existed. Together, they uncover the conspiracies surrounding their father and work to rescue their family.

The kidnappers and corrupt agents frame Will for a crime to manipulate him into doing their bidding. By making him a wanted man with no help from authorities, they ensure he has no choice but to work alone and rely on their terms to save his family.

The US Embassy refuses to help Will because the operation is compromised by corrupt agents within the CIA. The very people who should be assisting him are actually part of the conspiracy, making official channels useless and forcing Will to take matters into his own hands.

The suspicious phone call at the police station, where the officer contacts someone about Will, indicates early that authorities cannot be trusted.

Jean is the main antagonist and the leader of the corrupt agents orchestrating the kidnapping. He is directly responsible for ordering the family abduction and the subsequent attacks on Will. Will ultimately lures Jean out in a confrontational showdown to rescue his family.

Will's mother is aware of Martin's secret life as a CIA agent and the dangers that come with it. The film reveals she knows about the turmoil surrounding them, which explains why she isn't completely surprised when the family is abducted due to Martin's covert operations.

At the end, Will successfully rescues his family and confronts the corrupt agents, with Lucia recovering from her injuries. After the ordeal, Will is offered a position within the CIA, suggesting he will follow in his father's footsteps and begin a new chapter in the world of espionage alongside his newly discovered sister.

Diego is a contact from Will's father's files who initially appears to be a potential ally. However, Will discovers that Diego has sinister ties to Jean and the corrupt agents. Diego's betrayal illustrates the web of deception Will must navigate to find and save his family.