A Father's Quest for Justice

Aug 22, 2024

Movie Summary Notes

Opening Scene

  • Nightmare: A man wakes up from a terrifying nightmare involving a veiled woman and a USB drive.
  • Setting: Scene shifts to Armenia.

Introduction of Junior

  • Routine Life: Junior follows a simple and organized life.
    • Morning workout, shower, and minimalistic breakfast.
    • Works at an auto repair shop, focusing on car maintenance.
  • Encounter at Cafe: Picks up coffee and interacts with his boss, Paul, leading to playful banter.
  • Evenings at Bar: Junior hints at enjoying his "real vice" and spends evenings at a bar.

Change in Routine

  • Restaurant Encounter: Sees a mother and daughter peacefully together, curious about their usual conflict.
    • Junior engages with the young girl about her drawings of Superman.
    • A meaningful conversation about hope and resilience.
  • Reflection: This encounter inspires Junior to reconsider his life choices centered around alcohol.

Shift to India

  • Gang Violence: A gang follows a car in a bustling market in India leading to chaos and violence.
    • Tragic incident claims the life of a young girl, Jessica, and injures her mother.
    • Media coverage focuses on the impact of violence and the identities of the victims.

Shocking Revelation

  • Identity of Victims: Injured mother is Samra, Junior's wife; Jessica is his daughter.
  • Junior's Background: Revealed as a former illegal undercover soldier, causing fear of his potential for revenge.

Junior's Grief and Quest for Justice

  • Turning Himself In: Junior turns himself in to seek justice for his family.
    • Harsh interrogations bring back haunting memories of his past.
  • Funeral Scene: Attends his daughter's funeral, further fueling his desire for revenge.

Escape and Investigation

  • Escape from Custody: Junior seizes an opportunity to escape during transport.
  • Reunion with Harry: Joins forces with Harry to uncover the truth about the attack on his family.
    • Learns of betrayal and corruption involving a sub inspector named Hawa Singh.

Confronting the Mastermind

  • Infiltrating the Ceremony: Junior and Harry confront Singh, who reveals Edward Cologne as the mastermind behind the tragedy.
  • Murder of Singh: Overwhelmed by grief, Junior kills Singh to seek closure.

Ongoing Struggles

  • Media Manipulation: Police frame Junior as a dangerous criminal, heightening public tension.
  • Reunion with Samra: Junior faces emotional turmoil and a heart-wrenching farewell with Samra before heading to Georgia.

Setting Up Revenge

  • Allies in Georgia: Junior allies with AJ and learns about Edward's criminal activities.
  • Intensified Police Search: Junior's mentor is arrested, revealing Junior's potential for extreme violence.

The Final Confrontation

  • Kidnapping of Sarah: Edward retaliates by kidnapping AJ’s daughter, escalating the conflict.
  • Showdown with Edward: Junior captures Edward’s son, turning the tables in a hostage standoff.
  • Battle in Cabin: Junior turns the cabin into a fortress, using military skills to protect Sarah.

Conclusion

  • Return to India: Junior returns to face the consequences of his quest for justice.
  • Moral of the Story: "Never trust a USB from a mysterious lady in a dream."
    • A journey of revenge across continents fueled by a father's love.