Trespass Against Us

To secure a brighter future for his son, traveller Chad Cutler strives to break free from the criminal business that has been in his family for generations. However, his father, Colby Cutler, views this attempt as an act of betrayal, making Chad’s escape from this deeply entrenched criminal world all the more challenging.

The Cutler family resides in Gloucestershire, England, where they stage a police chase to honor their incarcerated brother, Bryan. One evening, Chad is confronted by Colby regarding a Sunday night robbery, a job that Chad staunchly opposes due to the inherent dangers involved. Chad’s wife, Kelly, encourages him to stand up against his domineering father, while Chad aspires for a different life for his son, Tyson. Yet, Colby demands his authority be respected and is determined not to let either Chad or Tyson leave the family legacy behind. Despite Chad’s reservations, the robbery proceeds, culminating in the gang setting fire to a country estate mansion. During their getaway, Chad finds himself in a dire situation where he must kill Officer Lovage’s police dog to escape, effectively ducking the authorities and their helicopter’s thermal cameras by hiding under a heifer.

After dropping the children off at school, Chad’s peace is shattered when Kelly awakens him with the news that their kids have gone missing. When the Cutler family seeks help from the police, PC Lovage suggests to Kelly that cooperating with them might lead to assistance in locating their children. Unbeknownst to them, the police are already aware of the children’s whereabouts—they are in custody. The next day, armed response units swarm the Cutler family’s campsite, thoroughly damaging their campers and seizing their pets. Both Colby and Chad face interrogation, but the police, despite their knowledge of Chad and Colby’s criminal activities, must release them due to insufficient evidence.

In a family meeting, Colby demands unity as they prepare for their next move. Meanwhile, Chad discovers that Colby has blocked his plan to purchase a patch of land from Noah, effectively trapping him within his father’s control. To compound his frustrations, Chad learns that his children have been expelled from school. Seeking to craft a new beginning, he attempts to buy a puppy for Tyson’s seventh birthday. However, Chad’s inability to read prevents him from completing the paperwork, leading to a confrontation with the breeder. In a fit of rage, he storms back, kicks in the back door, snatches the puppy, and tosses the payment into the air before fleeing in a taxi, inadvertently taking the driver along for the ride.

Now with a tangible crime committed, Chad calls Colby to meet him at the old oak tree. In a poignant moment, Chad and Tyson climb the tree, where Chad presents the puppy to his son. Together, they brace themselves against the approaching police. As Chad imparts some heartfelt advice to Tyson, he ultimately chooses to surrender, expressing his love for Kelly in his final words.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 15:59