The Cold Light of Day

The Cold Light of Day

Year: 2012

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Mabrouk El Mechri

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During a family vacation in Spain, Will Shaw's peaceful getaway turns into a dangerous ordeal. He learns his father leads a secret life as a spy, and Will's inheritance is a perilous mission involving a vital briefcase. With only a day to complete the delivery, he must evade relentless enemies, confront a web of deception, and unravel the dark truths about his family’s past to protect them from an impending disaster.

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1

Arrival in Spain

Will Shaw arrives in Spain, having traveled from San Francisco for a holiday he is not particularly excited about. The atmosphere is tense as he prepares for an uncertain family reunion.

Spain
2

Family Reunion on the Sailboat

Will is picked up by his father, Martin, and taken to a sailboat where the rest of the family awaits. The mood is meant to be cheerful but is overshadowed by Will's worries about work back home.

Sailboat
3

Distressing News

The following day, Will receives distressing phone calls revealing that his company has gone bankrupt. This news darkens his mood, making the holiday feel even more problematic.

4

Fishing Accident

In an attempt to distract himself, Will goes fishing but becomes careless. An accident occurs when the sail hits his brother's girlfriend, causing panic and concern.

Sea near Spain
5

Search for Medicine

In a rush to help, Will swims into the nearby town to fetch medicine. However, upon returning, he finds the sailboat missing and abandoned, escalating his panic.

Town near the sea
6

Panic and Police Station

In a state of panic, Will heads to a local police station to report the situation. The officer in charge seems suspicious and makes a phone call that raises Will's alarm.

Local police station
7

Meeting Zahir

Will meets a man named Zahir at the boat location, who claims to know where his family is. Feeling the gravity of the situation, Will attempts to escape, realizing the danger he is in.

Sailboat location
8

Martin’s Revelation

In a shocking turn of events, Will's father reveals that he is a CIA agent and that their family has been kidnapped. This revelation sets off a chain of events that Will never anticipated.

Sailboat location
9

Sniper Attack

While trying to contact his CIA partner, a sniper ambushes Martin, resulting in his death. This leaves Will scrambling for his life as he narrowly escapes the chaos.

Madrid
10

A False Accusation

Will discovers that he is being falsely accused of a crime and that the U.S. Embassy is unwilling to assist him. This forces him to take matters into his own hands.

11

The Search for Diego

Will retrieves Diego's contact from his father's assets, aiming to find help. He learns that he is being manipulated by his family's kidnappers who demand a briefcase in exchange for their safety.

12

Alliance with Lucia

In a dramatic twist, Will teams up with Lucia, who turns out to be his half-sister. Together, they begin to uncover the hidden connections and conspiracies surrounding their family.

13

Chase in Madrid

As the stakes rise, Will and Lucia engage in a high-octane chase through the streets of Madrid. The pursuit reveals shocking truths about their father and those linked to the kidnapping.

Madrid
14

Confronting the Antagonists

Will cleverly strategizes to lure out Jean and the corrupt agents involved in the kidnapping. This confrontation becomes the turning point in the battle for his family's safety.

15

A New Beginning

As the incident settles, Lucia recuperates from her injuries and Will is approached with a position in the CIA. This suggests a new chapter in both their lives amid the recent chaos.

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