
Synopsis/Details
Los Angeles, 1995 — a neon-lit jungle of grit, glamour, and gangsta rap, where the streets pulse with an unpredictable rhythm of ambition and danger. The city’s undercurrent hums with the chaos of the ‘90s, where every corner holds the promise of fame or downfall, and anything can happen before the dawn of a new day breaks.
Nick, disillusioned with his dull suburban life, joins his friends RK and Mickey for an adventurous night out in the city. Their adventure turns dangerous when they visit a drug dealer’s compound, led by Bucky and D, to make a deal. While they’re inside the compound, Vin and Jesus, another pair of criminals, steal their car. Realizing that Bucky orchestrated the theft, Nick and his friends set out for revenge.
Fueled by anger and a quest for revenge, they navigate a gritty urban landscape fraught with violence and deceit. As they venture through the gritty streets, the night quickly spirals into chaos, with dangerous encounters and high-stakes confrontations. Their journey pushes them to the edge, culminating in a high-stakes caper/heist, where every decision could mean life or death.
After a violent clash and a robbery, the group reunites at Kalvin’s warehouse to sort out their spoils. Tensions rise as they confront the reality of their actions and losses. Amidst the turmoil, Nick bonds with Chas, Kalvin’s sister, leading to a passionate encounter.
Ultimately, Nick chooses to leave the chaos behind and return to his suburban life, with a hopeful future suggested by his renewed connection with Chas.
All Accolades & Coverage
California Film Awards - Honorable Mention
Los Angeles Cinema Festival Hollywood - Award of Merit
Film Shift Festival - Top 15 Scripts
Underground Exposure - Top 5 Scripts
The Indie Gathering - Open Category Winner
LA Reel Film Festival - Honorable Mention
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Crime pursued by vengeance
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood, Bullet time, Minor cgi, Other practical effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Teenager, Male Teenager
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Bully, Corrupted, Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Bad boy, Boy next door, Contender, Fall guy, Gentleman thief, Girl next door, Hooker with a heart of gold, Jock, Nerd, Outlaw, Town drunk, Villain
Advanced
Subculture:
Bro, Casuals, Crusties, Dark culture, Dead Heads, Gangs, Grime, Grunge, High culture, Hip hop/B-boy, Hippie, Hipster, Nerd, Pinup, Preppy/Valley girl/Popular clique, Rude boy, Skater
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Weaponry
Time Period:
The Nineties (1990–1999)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Writer Style:
Guy Ritchie, Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino