Wild Bill

Bill is released on parole after eight years in prison and returns to East London. He discovers his two sons, Dean and Jimmy, neglected by their mother. Dean makes it clear he doesn't want Bill in their lives, setting a tense tone for the reunion.

Two old associates, Dickie and Terry, offer Bill a drug-dealing option, but he refuses due to his parole. He instead plans to go to Scotland to work on oil rigs. This shows his desire to start fresh and stay out of trouble.

During a parole meeting, Bill learns that his underage sons could be taken into foster care without a legal guardian. He is reluctant to assume fatherly duties, creating a conflict over family responsibilities. The possibility of losing his sons intensifies his resolve to stay straight.

Dean confiscates Bill's drugs and threatens to inform the police if Bill doesn't stay. This raises the immediate risk of a broken family and potential legal trouble for Bill. It underscores Dean's distrust and his protection of Jimmy.

Despite the rough start, Bill lands legal work and begins to bond with Jimmy. He tries to establish a steadier routine to steer Jimmy away from trouble. The pair starts to rebuild trust, even as Jimmy's behavior remains reckless.

Jimmy continues to abscond from school to act as a drug mule for Pill. His involvement deepens Terry's influence and risks pulling Bill back into crime. The dangerous pattern threatens to derail Bill's rehabilitation.

After nearly being caught, Jimmy disposes of the drugs to avoid arrest, but this creates tension with Terry who controls him. Bill learns about the risky move and grows more concerned for Jimmy's safety. The incident escalates the conflict with Terry.

Dean visits Steph and they nearly have sex before her father returns home, interrupting their moment. The scene underlines the complicated relationships affecting the family. It also foreshadows how Steph's circle intersects with Bill's battle with Terry.

Jimmy, following Dean to Steph's home, steals a large amount of cash from the kitchen to pay off Terry. This act deepens Terry's hold over him and complicates the family situation. Bill learns of Jimmy's theft and its perilous implications.

Steph recognizes the theft and blames Dean, who suspects Jimmy. The misattribution strains the siblings and adds pressure on Bill to protect them. The incident reveals how guilt and blame ripple through the family.

Roxy, a prostitute tied to Terry, tells Bill that Jimmy is working for Terry. Bill confronts Jimmy and warns him that continuing down this path will end in prison. This marks a turning point where Bill tries to pull Jimmy out of Terry's orbit.

Terry demands that Bill meet him at a local pub, and Bill plans to return the drugs Jimmy had to break Terry's grip. Terry's intent to kill Bill escalates the situation into a violent confrontation. Bill defends himself and those he cares about, violating his parole in the process.

Bill fights Terry and his goons in a direct showdown, using violence to protect Jimmy and reclaim some control. The confrontation is brutal and highlights the dangers of Terry's hold. The victory is not decisive, but it reshapes Bill's choices going forward.

Bill returns home with Jimmy but is intercepted by Glen, signaling his return to a confrontation with parole authorities. He reaffirms his commitment to an honest life, knowing he has broken his parole. The moment ends with his family seeing him off and accepting his probable absence for the time being.

In the police car, Bill asks the officer if he has children, tearing up as he reflects on the possibility of returning to prison. He eventually smiles and laughs, clinging to a fragile optimism about eventually coming back. The scene closes the film with a bittersweet note for the family.