The Crusades

Three friends train Jack for a fight with a deaf student from St. Matthews. The confrontation turns violent and draws the police, forcing the boys to scatter. In their frantic escape, Leo and Sean flee while they run over Ryan, a girl from the rival school, with their hasty getaway.

The next school day, Jack denies involvement while Dean Whitman addresses the possibility of merging with St. Matthews. Vince, Ryan’s boyfriend and a student at St. Matthews, already knows Leo and Sean broke Ryan’s leg. The boys begin to strategize how to navigate the looming merger without drawing Vince’s wrath.

Leo navigates a high school crush on his Italian teacher, Ms. Kerpial, while trying to ignore Ryan's advances. The personal tension adds to the pressure of the ongoing merger rumors and the looming threat from Vince.

Sean tries to balance his time with his girlfriend Jess while ensuring his friends aren’t dragged into Vince’s escalating threats. The worries about safety mix with everyday teenage relationship dynamics. The group remains on edge as rumors swirl about the merger.

The boys attempt to lay low by hiding at a party, hoping Vince will lose interest. The plan quickly tests their loyalty as Vince and his gang start closing in. The night becomes a tense chess match between hiding and staying safe.

Vince and The Wrecking Crew catch the boys and beat them badly. They are rescued by Mr. Podkowa, a retired neighbor they had taunted earlier. The rescue marks a dramatic turn in the friends’ sense of safety and loyalty.

Vince decides to tell all after the confrontation, revealing he was in a relationship with Ms. Kerpial. He also discloses to Ryan that Leo broke her leg. The confession ignites a cascade of accusations and betrayal that disrupts the student body.

The revelations lead to Ms. Kerpial’s arrest for child molestation, shaking the school’s trust in its staff. The public fallout touches multiple students, complicating the boys’ already fragile social circles. The incident becomes a turning point for everyone involved.

The turmoil strains personal relationships, and Jess and Sean break up. Each boy must process the emotional fallout while still confronting the ongoing consequences of the earlier chaos. The breakup leaves the trio in a more fragile, yet oddly more honest, dynamic.

Despite the romance and scandal, the three friends remain connected. They confront an uncertain future together, recognizing that their bond endures even as their circumstances have changed dramatically. The film closes on a note of stubborn loyalty and continued friendship.