The Square

Ray Yale, a construction worker, feels trapped in his unfulfilling marriage to Martha. His dissatisfaction with his life sets the stage for the changes to come.

While working on a luxurious resort hotel near Sydney, Ray meets the charming hairdresser Carla. Their immediate attraction sparks a complicated, passionate affair.

Carla is in a troubled relationship with Greg, a low-level mobster. Yearning for excitement and escape, Carla becomes captivated by Ray, leading to their affair.

Carla hatches a bold plan to escape from Greg's grasp. The scheme involves stealing his hidden cash and burning down their home to cover their tracks.

Despite the allure of their plan, Ray hesitates to fully embrace the criminal lifestyle. His moral dilemma intensifies as he finds it challenging to resist Carla's temptation.

As the plan comes together, Ray gets increasingly anxious. They attempt to execute the plan, with Ray trying to convince himself that everything will go smoothly.

At the last moment, Ray tries to withdraw from the plan, sensing the danger involved. However, he faces dire consequences for his hesitation.

Ray contacts Billy, a hired hand, to burn down the house. However, their communication fails tragically, leading to unforeseen complications.

As the fire rages, Ray learns a horrific truth: Greg’s elderly mother was trapped inside the house. This revelation turns Ray's feelings of guilt into a nightmare.

Ray is horrified as he realizes he might be implicated in a murder. This catastrophic event is a turning point that leads him deeper into the world of crime.

With new leverage over Ray, Billy begins to manipulate the situation for his own gain. Ray is now caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal.

Ray is forced to confront the dark reality of his choices and the life of crime he has been drawn into. The tension escalates as he grapples with the consequences.

As events unfold, Ray realizes that trust is a rare commodity. Betrayal lurks at every corner, complicating his relationship with Carla and his own sense of identity.

Ray must confront both Carla and Greg to navigate the chaos resulting from their actions. It's a desperate struggle to reclaim what remains of his life.

In the aftermath of the events, Ray is left to reckon with the consequences of his decisions. The allure of temptation has led to irreversible changes in his life.