The Foreigner

The Foreigner

Year: 2017

Runtime: 113 min

Language: English

Director: Martin Campbell

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After a tragic terrorist attack claims the life of his daughter, London businessman Quan embarks on a relentless pursuit of justice. Driven by grief and rage, he targets a British official suspected of involvement, disrupting his own meticulously built life. His quest for retribution forces him to confront painful truths and long-buried secrets from his past, leading him down a dangerous path of revenge.

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1

Picking Up Fan

In London, Vietnam War veteran Ngoc Minh Quan goes about his day, intending to pick up his daughter, Fan, from school. This ordinary outing quickly turns into a heart-wrenching tragedy.

London, England
2

Visit to the Dress Shop

Quan and Fan head to a dress shop in Knightsbridge as part of their day together. Little do they know that this decision will drastically alter the course of their lives.

Knightsbridge, London
3

The Explosion

While Quan struggles to park his car, a motorcycle parks haphazardly nearby. Suddenly, a bomb detonates, demolishing both the dress shop and a neighboring bank, instantly killing Fan and eleven others.

Knightsbridge, London
4

Claim of Responsibility

A news station receives a call from a group claiming responsibility for the bombing, identifying themselves as the Authentic IRA. The call prompts urgent discussions about the implications of this act of terrorism.

News Station
5

Ian Wood at the Scene

Photographer Ian Wood arrives at the explosion site only to find a distraught Quan cradling his daughter Fan's lifeless body. The devastation at the scene is overwhelming as the aftermath begins to unfold.

Explosion Site, London
6

IRA's Reaction

The members of the IRA closely monitor the news, deciding to maintain a low profile to avoid detection. They are aware that the explosion has triggered a larger investigation into their operations.

7

Hennessy's Distress

Liam Hennessy, the Irish Deputy Minister, receives a frantic call from his wife about the explosion while in bed with his mistress, Maggie. He faces pressure to assess the political fallout from the bombing.

Hennessy's Home
8

Quan's Quest for Vengeance

Devastated by the loss of Fan, Quan is determined to find her killers. Despite warnings from his friend Lam, he starts his quest for answers, driven by grief and anger.

9

Confronting Commander Bromley

Quan approaches Commander Bromley at Scotland Yard, offering his life savings for information regarding the bombers. Bromley denies him, citing a lack of relevant information, further fueling Quan's frustration.

Scotland Yard
10

Journey to Belfast

Undeterred, Quan travels to Belfast to confront Hennessy directly. Initially rebuffed, he tries to leverage Hennessy's past associations with the IRA, hoping to extract valuable information.

Belfast
11

Explosive Showdown

In a desperate act, Quan creates an improvised explosive device and detonates it in Hennessy's office building. This violent escalation heightens the tension between Quan and Hennessy while instilling fear among Hennessy's associates.

Hennessy's Office Building
12

Surveillance and Ambush

As Quan relentlessly pursues justice for his daughter, he surveils Hennessy and captures incriminating evidence of his secretive meetings. Tension escalates as Quan ambushes Hennessy's men, revealing the lengths he will go for revenge.

13

Another Deadly Explosion

The city is rocked by another explosion that claims more innocent lives, pushing Hennessy into a corner. The fallout from his associations with Maggie and the bombing begins to haunt him profoundly.

London
14

Confrontation at the Bombers' Hideout

Quan discovers the bombers' hideout, leading to a brutal confrontation. With grim determination, he extracts names and uncovers the network responsible for his daughter's death.

15

Final Confrontation with Hennessy

In a dramatic culmination, Quan confronts Hennessy one last time, forcing him to face the consequences of his past choices. In the end, Quan seeks to balance his grief with a sense of closure.

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