Twist

Twist

Year: 2021

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Martin Owen

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Following his mother's death, talented graffiti artist Twist is drawn into the criminal underworld of urban art. He finds himself charmed by the enigmatic Red and influenced by the paternal figure of Fagin, struggling to balance his artistic passion with the dangerous allure of the streets. Torn between conflicting loyalties and facing serious consequences, Twist must navigate a complex web of moral dilemmas and ultimately confront the blurred lines between creativity and chaos.

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1

Oliver's Early Life

Oliver, a young boy, lives a carefree life with his mother, Sally. Their shared passion for painting brings them joy until tragedy strikes when Sally dies unexpectedly, leaving Oliver alone and frightened.

Years earlier
2

Oliver Becomes Twist

In his despair after his mother's death, Oliver decides to escape his life. He teaches himself to free run and adopts the street name 'Twist', symbolizing his new identity and resilience.

3

The Chase Begins

One day, while creating graffiti art on a traffic warden's van, Oliver is spotted and chased by the police. In this tense moment, he encounters Dodge and Batesey, leading him into a hidden world.

Near the Truman Brewery
4

Meeting Fagin

Taking refuge in a hideout, Twist meets Fagin, who becomes a father figure to the group. Intrigued by the artistic community, Twist finds himself immersed in a life of crime interwoven with art.

Truman Brewery hideout
5

Twist's Graffiti Mural

The morning after meeting Fagin, Twist expresses his artistic talent by painting a large mural on a nearby building. His creativity shines through, capturing Fagin's attention as he plans their next move.

The next morning
6

The Heist is Born

Fagin reveals his scheme to rob art dealer Dr. Crispin Losberne, seeking revenge for past wrongs. The crew devises a crafty plan involving infiltration and deception to pull off the heist.

7

Chaos at Losberne's

Red executes a daring sabotage, planting a bomb in Losberne's bathroom, which unleashes chaos and leads to an unexpected flood. The team seizes this opportunity to advance their heist plans.

Losberne's gallery
8

Twist's Capture and Interrogation

After a heated encounter between Twist and Sikes' henchmen at the pub, Twist finds himself caught by a traffic warden. This leads to an intense interrogation about the elusive Tom Chitling.

A local pub
9

The Heist Plan Unfolds

Once free, Twist discovers that Batesey plans to disguise himself for the heist, but due to his claustrophobia, Twist bravely takes his place. The stakes heighten as Losberne grows suspicious.

10

Betrayal and Confrontation

During the heist, Sikes reveals her true colors, leading to Batesey's apparent demise and her confession about Chitling’s murder. The revelation shatters Twist and intensifies the conflict.

11

Infiltration and Panic

Fagin hatches a plan to infiltrate the auction building, and chaos ensues when the crew's ruse is discovered. Twist seizes a moment amidst the chaos to swipe the prized painting.

Auction building
12

Twist's Narrow Escape

After procuring the painting, Twist escapes with Dodge, but the pursuit continues. In a climactic showdown, Sikes confronts them on a rooftop, resulting in her unexpected downfall.

Rooftop
13

The Aftermath

Twist visits Bedwin and Brownlow at a café, leaving clues about the true ownership of the painting. This leads to a significant breakthrough in the case against Losberne.

Café
14

Revelations and New Beginning

As Twist navigates his new reality, Fagin's true identity as Issac Solomon is unveiled. Twist proposes a shift towards selling art, signifying hope and the start of a new adventure.

15

Love Blossoms

In the closing moments of their journey, Twist and Red's relationship deepens, hinting at a brighter future. Their partnership symbolizes the transformation from crime to creativity.

Last Updated: October 25, 2024 at 11:29

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