Young Ones

Young Ones

Year: 2014

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Jake Paltrow

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In a desolate near-future where water is scarce, Ernest Holm fiercely protects his desert farm and his children, Jerome and Mary. Their precarious existence is challenged by Flem Lever, a powerful and ambitious man who seeks to control the region's limited resources. A brutal conflict erupts as Holm fights to defend his family and way of life against Lever’s relentless pursuit of power and dominance over the arid landscape.

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1

Post-Drought America

The movie is set in a post-drought USA, a place where residents desperately struggle for water. This dire situation leads to a break down in community and increases tension among those who remain.

USA
2

Ernest's Simple Life

Ernest Holm chooses to remain in his small house with his children, Jerome and Mary, amidst the exodus of the community. He holds on to the hope that the land will eventually thrive again with proper irrigation.

Ernest's Homestead
3

Trading for Survival

To sustain his family, Ernest engages in trade with the 'water people', who are known for extracting water from deep wells. This arrangement helps him gather necessary supplies in a harsh environment.

Local Market
4

The Tragic Loss

The tragic incident occurs when Ernest's mule breaks its legs, forcing him to euthanize it. This sets a chain of events into motion as he seeks to replace the loss and support his family.

Homestead
5

Acquisition of the Robotic Machine

Ernest participates in an auction to buy a robotic carrier machine, outbidding Flem, who has been courting Mary. This purchase symbolizes both hope and impending conflict as Flem feels slighted.

Auction House
6

The Missing Machine

One morning, Ernest discovers that his newly acquired robotic machine has gone missing. In desperation, he confronts the water people, only to be wrongfully accused of theft, leading to a violent altercation.

Water People’s Camp
7

Confrontation with Caleb

After being accused by the leader of the water people, Caleb, Ernest stands his ground, resulting in a fierce fight. He emerges victorious and claims Caleb's knife as a trophy, marking his defiance.

Water People’s Camp
8

Flem’s Betrayal

Ernest tracks down the robotic machine only to find Flem using it for smuggling water. This confrontation escalates quickly and results in a tragic outcome with Flem resorting to violence against Ernest.

Remote Location
9

The Aftermath of Ernest’s Death

After Ernest's death from Flem's violent act, he is buried, but the robotic machine mysteriously goes missing. This strange occurrence sets the stage for further revelations about the events leading to this tragedy.

Homestead
10

Flem's Marriage to Mary

In the wake of the tragedy, Flem marries Mary after he assists in constructing an irrigation system. This union seems to secure their farming future, but it also complicates existing tensions.

Homestead
11

The Wandering Machine

The damaged robotic machine, lost and wandering, has a default command directing it towards a nearby store. Jerome learns about the machine’s whereabouts from the store owner, setting off a critical investigation.

Nearby Store
12

Jerome's Discovery

Curious about his father's fate, Jerome discovers that the robotic machine’s laser sensor can record video. Watching the recordings leads him to uncover shocking truths about Flem and how his father died.

Jerome's Room
13

Confrontation with Flem

Fueled by anger after watching the recording, Jerome confronts Flem about the death of his father. Despite feeling the urge to act, Jerome chooses to gather more information instead of retaliating immediately.

Homestead
14

Flem's Accident

During a supply run, Flem meets with an accident, falling into a pit and breaking his legs. This incident puts him at the mercy of Jerome, who has been secretly following him.

Supply Run Location
15

Jerome's Choice

As Flem pleads for mercy from the pit, Jerome is faced with a moral dilemma. Ultimately, he chooses to end Flem's life, while opting to keep the truth about Ernest hidden, aiming to protect Mary from the painful reality.

Edge of the Pit

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