The Swap

An intruder enters Sam Nicoletti's office while he is on the phone, catching him off guard. After a brief confrontation, Sam is knocked unconscious. The assault marks the start of the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

Ten years pass and Vito is released from prison. He becomes determined to learn who killed Sam and why his brother disappeared. This fuels his quest for the truth.

Vito visits Erica Moore, a publisher who spent time with Sam near the end. She reveals that Sam's final days involved Carole and that her husband had an affair with Carole. This connection hints at motives and people who might want Sam silenced.

Through flashbacks, we learn of a weekend Sam spent with his wealthy friends Warren and Mickey. The footage hints at tensions, secrets, and a life beyond Sam's quiet editor's routine. The flashback deepens the mystery surrounding Sam's social circle.

A cemetery caretaker reveals that a girl has been visiting Sam's grave for the last ten years. Vito confronts the girl when she returns, but she drives away, leaving more questions than answers. The haunting detail pushes Vito to investigate the woman's identity.

Tracing the girl's license plate leads Vito to her home, where she discloses she was in Sam's pornographic films. The revelation shocks him, revealing a previously unknown facet of his brother's life. This claim becomes a new key to the motive for Sam's apparent murder.

Vivian guides Vito toward Warren and his wife, who have reasons to suppress the film's release. Vito obtains the porn reel and arranges for its processing while Vivian carts him around town. The film's existence becomes central to the showdown.

In a hotel seduction, Warren's wife drugs Vito with a Mickey and lures him into a vulnerable position. She then kidnaps him at gunpoint, turning a moment of manipulation into a perilous trap. The plan escalates toward deadly outcomes.

During the struggle, Vito grabs the assailant and turns the gun on her. He kills Warren's wife despite his injuries, marking a brutal turning point in the pursuit of the truth.

Vito has the film processed and, with Vivian's help, watches it to confirm Warren's involvement. They see Warren appears in the porn film, tying the motive back to his circle of influence. The viewing solidifies the connection between the scandal and Sam's death.

Vito drives to Warren's home, where he shoots the houseboy and locates Warren in the bathtub. Warren pleads for his life, but Vito shoots him, ending the threat to uncovering the truth.

Vivian and Vito flee toward the mountains hoping to find a doctor for Vito, but his condition worsens and he is dying. Vivian declares her love as they ride away, sealing a tragic, bittersweet finale.