Windfall

Windfall

Year: 2022

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

Director: Charlie McDowell

Echo Score: 61
DramaThrillerCrime

A wealthy couple’s relaxing vacation is disrupted when they discover a thief has broken into their secluded home. As the thief makes demands, tensions escalate, and the couple finds themselves in a dangerous situation where they must confront uncomfortable truths about their own lives and the nature of their relationship. The encounter tests their trust and security, leading to a suspenseful and unpredictable confrontation.

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Timeline – Windfall (2022)

Trace every key event in Windfall (2022) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Arrival at Vacation Home

The wealthy CEO and his wife arrive at their vacation home, expecting a peaceful retreat. However, they are immediately thrust into chaos when they discover that their property is being burglarized.

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2

Robber's Proposal

In an attempt to protect their privacy, the CEO offers money to the intruder in exchange for his silence. He firmly believes that involving the authorities would only escalate the situation.

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3

Locked in the Sauna

The situation deteriorates when the robber locks the couple in a sauna, turning a simple burglary into a hostage scenario. The increasing heat intensifies the couple's tension both physically and emotionally.

Sauna
4

The Demand for Money

As the robber becomes more desperate, he discovers a camera that has recorded his actions. This discovery leads him to confront the couple again, demanding $500,000 in cash.

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5

Money Not Available

The CEO contacts his assistant in hopes of securing the cash, only to learn that the money won't be available until the following day. This news leaves the couple feeling trapped and anxious about their fate.

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6

Couple's Unraveled Relationship

Tensions rise as discussions reveal underlying issues in the couple's marriage. The CEO expresses his longing to start a family, while the wife admits to feeling unfulfilled in her life.

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7

Wife's Confession

During a moment of vulnerability, the wife shares her struggles with the robber, challenging him on his self-perception as a victim of circumstance. This unexpected bond reveals deeper emotional scars.

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8

The Algorithm Accusation

The CEO accuses the robber of being a casualty of his own success, linking the robbery to the job losses caused by an algorithm he created. This accusation adds a layer of complexity to their confrontation.

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9

Gardener's Arrival

Amidst the chaos, a gardener arrives to tend to the property and unknowingly compounds the tension. The robber insists that the gardener come inside, heightening the fear of potential violence.

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10

Tragic Accident

In a heated moment, the robber reacts violently to an insult from the CEO, leading to a tragic turn of events. The gardener attempts to escape but suffers a fatal accident with a shard of glass.

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11

Wife's Decision

After a bundle of stolen money is left outside, the wife faces a critical choice. Despite seeing a passing car, she consciously decides not to seek help and instead returns inside to the perilous situation.

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12

Tying Up the Couple

The robber further asserts control by separating and tying up the couple. During this time, he reveals shocking truths, including that the wife is on birth control, unveiling deeper relational issues.

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13

Wife's Confrontation

Empowered and determined, the wife manages to free herself. In a dramatic climax, she confronts the robber, ultimately killing him with a small statue in a desperate act of survival.

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14

Final Betrayal

After eliminating the threat, the wife turns the gun on her husband, symbolizing the culmination of their deteriorating relationship. She stages the scene to implicate the robber, trying to escape the chaos.

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15

Exit from the Property

Sealing her fate, the wife leaves the property, having orchestrated a cover-up of the events. This final act underscores the desperation and complexities of their relationships as she steps into an uncertain future.

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