The Mend

The Mend

Year: 2015

Runtime: 111 min

Language: English

Director: John Magary

DramaComedy

After Alan unexpectedly returns home, his brother Mat discovers a startling secret: Alan hasn't been on vacation, but has instead assumed his former life. This poignant comedy-drama explores the complex and strained relationship between the brothers as they grapple with this unexpected situation and the unresolved issues of their shared past. They must confront their complicated history and the reasons behind their estrangement.

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1

Arrival at the Dock

Margot and Tyler arrive at the dock to board a boat that will take them to the exclusive island restaurant, Hawthorn. Tyler insists on her not smoking, claiming it will ruin her palate for the high-end dining experience awaiting them.

Dock
2

Meeting the Other Guests

On the boat, Margot and Tyler encounter the other guests including Lillian Bloom, a food critic, and several tech bros who are loud and braggadocious. The star-studded guest list hints at the elite nature of the dining experience they are about to partake in.

Boat to Hawthorn
3

Arrival at Hawthorn

The boat arrives at Hawthorn, and the guests are warmly greeted by the staff, including a suspicious Elsa. The unique nature of the evening’s dining experience is teased, with hints that the meal will be both exceptional and deeply personal.

Hawthorn Island
4

The Tour of the Restaurant

Guests are given a tour of the island, learning about its resources and the meticulous preparation that goes into the meal. The dinner is framed as a unique story being told through the menu, hinting at dark undertones.

Hawthorn Island
5

Dinner Begins

The first course arrives, titled 'The Island,' featuring foraged plants and fresh clams. The Chef emphasizes the ephemeral beauty of the dish, contrasting the rich inner lives of the guests with nature’s pure simplicity.

Hawthorn Restaurant
6

Chef's Revelation

Chef Slowik reveals the underlying philosophy behind the evening’s menu, positioning the guests as mere bystanders in the grand scheme of nature. This signals a shift as tensions begin to surface among the group.

Hawthorn Restaurant
7

Memory Course

The second course, 'Memory,' evokes the Chef's traumatic childhood. Each guest receives a dish that symbolically holds secrets about their past, revealing the Chef’s deep-seated frustrations with his clientele.

Hawthorn Restaurant
8

The Mess

The fourth course ends in chaos as Jeremy, the sous-chef, takes his own life during the service, shocking and horrifying the guests. This act serves as a catalyst for the shifting power dynamics within the restaurant.

Hawthorn Restaurant
9

The Chef's Confrontation

Chef Slowik confronts Margot, questioning her place among the guests. He senses her disconnection from the high-end dining experience, fueling the looming tension as the night escalates.

Hawthorn Kitchen
10

The Hunt Begins

In a shocking twist, the male guests are hunted down in a game orchestrated by the Chef and his staff. This reveals the Chef’s disdain for the privilege and entitlement exhibited by his guests throughout the evening.

Hawthorn Island
11

Final Courses Unveiled

As the dinner progresses, the Chef reveals his disdain for his customers' demands and the facade of their luxury. He holds them accountable for their actions and attitudes, foreshadowing the ultimate fate awaiting them.

Hawthorn Restaurant
12

Escape Plan

Margot devises a plan to escape after discovering the depths of Chef Slowik's wrath and the fate of the other guests. A moment of confrontation leads her to find a radio in the Chef's quarters, offering a glimmer of hope.

Chef's Cottage
13

The Final Course: S'mores

The evening culminates in a grim portrayal of wealth and privilege as the final course, a brutal play on the s'more, results in tragedy. The guests are literally consumed by their own indulgence.

Hawthorn Restaurant
14

Margot's Escape

As chaos erupts, Margot makes her escape via a Coast Guard boat, leaving the horror of the restaurant behind. She reflects on the evening as she consumes her to-go cheeseburger, a symbol of the simplicity and joy she craves.

Hawthorn Island
15

The Restaurant Burns

The island restaurant goes up in flames as the Chef’s plans to eliminate his guests culminate in destruction. Margot hears the explosion from the boat, signaling the end of an evening riddled with metaphor and criticism of elitism.

Hawthorn Island

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