Edge of Salvation (Thriller) Full Length Movie

Edge of Salvation (Thriller) Full Length Movie

Another perfect day in LA, 80 degrees and sunny. Traffic reports indicate that there’s a fender-bender on the southbound lanes of the 101. The 405’s stop and go. The I-5 is moving at a good clip, and the 170 is screened from the 101 to Roscoe Boulevard. That’s the weather and traffic report, folks.

This hour, we’re talking about the government bailout tab and what everyone’s asking is: Where’s the money? What happened to the plan that meant to help the financial institutions help the homeowners? Seriously, $700 billion, folks? Plus the government made commitments of another 12.5 trillion. That’s right, trillion with a T,

And spent 2.5 trillion already. With all this money floating around in the financial circles, why are taxpayers forced out of their homes? Why are families forced to miss three payments before the bank will discuss refinancing? Are you mad yet? You should be furious. How many middle-class mortgages would $700 billion…

What are you guys doing? Hey! Come on! Hey! Stop playing, please! Will you play outside, please? I’m trying to run a respectful business, come on, guys, guys! Hey, hey! Hey, hey, you! Have some fun. I’m sorry about that. You know what, this is on the house. Come again, please, thank you.

Hey, take whatever you want, I’m not going to give you any trouble. You have 30 seconds to put what’s in the safe in the bag! What safe? You just lost ten seconds! -What’s going on? -Honey! 911, operator, what’s your emergency? This is 911, state your emergency. Hello?

Are we still rolling? We’re going back in one minute. -There you go. -In five seconds, it’ll be up. Okay, let’s get settled. -We are still… -We are still rolling. Close that door, please! There we are, the camera is set. Roll sound! How does this work? Roll camera!

Just be yourself and we will handle the rest. Jack would say I should have consulted a lawyer before signing this. With all due respect, Mr. Malone did bail on you. I’m pretty sure you could use the money. That’s not my place. Hey, I’m Chloe, and this is my friend Allison.

-She came to… -Help pack. Don’t lie, dork, she came to be on camera. This is my boyfriend, Tommy. I asked him to help with the boxes since my dad didn’t have the balls to stick around for the move. You’re making your dad look like a jackass. So? -I’m just saying. -I don’t care.

She doesn’t think I’m acting appropriately given that my dad left us. We’re getting kicked out of our 5,000-square-foot home with a three-car garage which by the way is one car short because we couldn’t afford the lease on my Mercedes. Given all that, my dad didn’t have the balls to stick around

And help us figure out anything. How am I supposed to act, what is the socially acceptable way for a 17-year-old girl to act in this situation? -Anyone? -Chloe. Chloe, what is the problem here? I’m just telling the world what a coward Dad is. Don’t be disrespectful, he is still your father.

How can you be such a hypocrite, Mom? You were saying how it’s his fault that we’re losing the house that he kept all these financial secrets from us. That’s just his way of dealing with things. -He’ll be back soon. -That’s… he should be here now. Watch your mouth.

All he cared about was how he was feeling. Not once did he think about what it would do to us. You’re wrong about your father. I swear, Chloe, I’m starting to wonder what kind of person I even raised here. Really? Am I the bad one? This has been hard on all of us.

When is Jack coming back? He just needed a few days to himself. Did he leave because he knew we were coming? Jack’s a very private person. On the day your family moves out of their home? It’s a pretty important day to be here, don’t you think? What are you going to do now?

Move to the new place. Look for a job. I haven’t worked in 17 years. I mean, worked in an office setting, for 17 years. Of course, I’ve had a full-time job around this house. Haven’t you been employed since before Chloe was born?

I used to work at a law firm, I was a paralegal. It was so long ago. It seems like a completely different life. I noticed you’re… not wearing your wedding ring. We used it as collateral. Did you pawn it? We’ve got 30 days to get it back. Hey, what do you have there?

Do you mind if I take a look? I hear that you are 14. That’s a tough age. Hey, I get it, the strong and silent type, huh? Not like Chloe. She’s such a girl. Do you like to read the Bible? There’s nothing wrong with reading the Bible.

It’s better than one of those graphic novels these days. All the blood and guts and knives and guns, all that stuff. What about Revelations or the Book of Job? What about it? Job loses wealth, his kids get slaughtered, and his body turns to decay. Satan’s all over him, day and night torturing him.

Job stayed faithful and eventually he was given everything back. Do you recall how the story goes? We were talking about violence. You said that a graphic novel is more violent than the Bible. What’s more violent than crucifying a person? All of that is for a higher purpose.

If all the stories are true, we should worry about the monsters that live among us, not some imaginary graphic novel characters. Some people say that there are some valuable lessons in the Bible, and important events. Sure, like revenge. Vengeance is mine. Is that right, something like that?

Sometimes, a person has to take matters into their own hands. Why do I feel like you’re not talking hypothetically anymore? I know this can’t be easy, especially for you. I’d rather talk about something else. What do you want to talk about? Do you guys by any chance have those spy cameras?

The little button cameras? I see them on investigative reports. You can hide them anywhere, right? Pretty much. I’ve never seen one in person. We have a couple of them, I’ll show you later. Cool. How long will you film us? Just until you’re settled into your new place, I think. You’re a smart kid.

All right, cool. It’s pretty here. Are you okay? I didn’t mean to upset you. You didn’t? I’ll come to visit. I don’t want you to know I’m going. I don’t want anyone to see where I’ll live. Why? This is where my God-fearing mother takes us to volunteer to feed the homeless. So what?

I bet it’s going to be so precious. She’s made us volunteer and go to church every Sunday morning. For what? A lot of good it’s done for our family. Chloe, don’t hate me when I say this but look at this view. I mean, I don’t know, maybe going to church

And doing charity work is good karma or something. If you consider losing everything good karma. You can’t look at it like that. Then please, Allison, tell me, how am I supposed to look at it? I don’t know. All I’m saying is that even though you lost this house,

You’re still doing better than most. If you say that at least I have my health, I’m going to scream. Okay, fine. At least you still have your friends. The minute we reached out to our friends, they all abandoned us like we had some financially contagious disease or something. It was humiliating.

It should have been humiliating for them, not you. What about the… Did you check yet? -Allison? -What? It’s not like I’m going to say it. Did you? I don’t know if I want to know right now. Okay, fine. I’m backing off. Let’s go pack, we need to finish up. Yes.

He’s got a mean layup. I’m working on it. That’s pretty cool. Any other interests? He’s a Jesus freak. -Don’t say that. -You are, aren’t you? Chloe, come on. He reads the Bible and watches reality cop shows all day. Creepy, right? Not anymore. Is it true that you like police shows? I don’t know.

Do you want to be a cop? I’m not sure I want to get sued for doing my job. You have very mature opinions on important issues. All I’m saying is they don’t get the respect or the credit they deserve. I mean, don’t you think cops should be the stars of our society?

I’ve never really thought about it. Is that what you think? Look, if your life depended on it, who would you call, the police or some superstar? You have a point, but cops don’t generate $100 million at the box office. You make it sound like life is about money. Money helps.

Some cops commit crimes for money. Are all multi-gazillionaire superstars squeaky clean? I told you, the making of a freak. Hey. Let’s see, no, that’s not good, oh, maybe over here, this kid. Maybe get the kid over here, playing ball. All this is good, this is some good stuff.

Hey, guys, there are more kids over here, come on. Hey, guys, how are you doing? -What are you shooting? -A documentary. In this neighborhood? -Are you filming the poor? -It’s one way to put it. We’re following a family down on their luck. You came to the right place, nobody around here has money.

It’s also about people losing their homes, jobs, and health insurance. -It sounds like a feel-good movie. -My dad doesn’t have a job anymore. Shut up, Shorty, nobody asked you. -They got kicked out of their apartment. -Who did? My dad and I. Man, you all speak for yourselves. Check this out, I’m making bank.

You got change for $20 in $1s, baller wanna-be! Shut up, fool, you’ll be blown up in a minute if you don’t get off my grill. You guys are so random talking all gangsta to the camera. You’re not fooling anybody. What do you know, little girl?

Crap, Ray is coming, I forgot to peel the potatoes. Ray and Mom always get to eat the potatoes. Don’t start sis. -We have three left, what will we eat? -There are plenty of things for PBNJs. What is this? What’s going on here? They’re shooting a movie.

Oh, yes? Are they paying you to be in it? Rich people for nothing, get out of the way. Mom’s not home yet. She’ll be home soon if you want to wait outside for her? No, I’ll go get some sleep. Is there anything to eat? I’ll peel the potatoes, It won’t take long.

-Stacey, I’ll take care of the potatoes. -She said she’ll do it! -It’s okay. -I’ll go with you. She said she’ll do it! Now you wait out here for your mother. Come on, Stacey. No! Hey, hey, hey, whoa! Hey, hey, hey, hey, take it easy.

-Take it easy on the kid. -Do you want to go, home boy? Relax. -Are you all right? -Yes. Look at that, light them up. Now it’s over. Oh, there’s the po-po. You’re going to jail today. -Are you all right? -Yes. -All right, show me your hands! -What’s up, Red?

He attacked me, I want to press charges. You sucker punched him, get over here! No, hey, hands up! -Do you have anything that’ll poke me? -You know me, Red? Oh, that’s why I asked. Turn around. Why’d you hit him? I was defending myself. -Against somebody walking away from you? -Sit down JJ.

Why is it always me? Why am I always the troublemaker? That’s because you always are. I see what this is, you’re ganging up on me. -Do you need an ambulance? -No, I’m fine. What’s your side of it? I saw him picking on the kid.

I went over to break it up, and we got into a wrestling match. -You spread those lies, he attacked me. -Hey, hey, hey. Do you mind if I get my camera? -What are you doing here, sweetheart? -Wait for my producer. -Do you have a name? -Pamela. Do you have an ID?

Do you have any permits to be shooting on the street, Pam? We’re shooting over at a private property. Right now you’re on my property, and you’ll need a permit for that. Seriously? That’s not true. What’s that? If we’re not impeding traffic, we can shoot all we want.

Do you want to test that theory? We can all go to the station and figure this out. Damn, girl. It’s fine, we’ll get off the sidewalk. All right, hold on. Do you want to press charges? No. What about you, JJ, kiss and make up? -Spare me some paperwork. -Okay.

You owe me one, Red. If I have to come back here today, we’re all going to go for a ride. Did you get that? JJ, picking on a little kid? -That’s a new low for you. -Forget you, Matt. You know it all. Do you want to come with me, sweetie? Let’s go.

Wait, my dad’s going to meet me here later. He’ll know where to find you, come on. I’m watching you, JJ! -Whatever. -Get off the car. Get out of here! What are you looking at? William 33, code eight. -Remember our agreement, Shorty? -Yes, ma’am. What was it?

You’ll drive me to the library after school. -What happened? -I waited for you, but you didn’t show up. Sometimes I’ll get a call and I won’t be there right on the dot. but you have to wait for me and stay away from the bad guys. Give it up, Connie.

You’re not going to save the world. What if I can save this kid? Let social services do their thing. You can’t see the bone, Red. Come on, buddy. William 33. William 33. William 33, backup unit’s silent alarm at 16… 6 Sherman Way. -Let me just… -I’m not ready to do this right now.

I want to adjust the focus for one second. -I know, but… -Honey, come on, now. You told me that you were going to do this, and we got it. A fight broke out. Matt got a little banged up. Is he okay? The cops said we need a permit.

I don’t know what that means. We’ve got permits. Let’s get inside. Hey, Chris, come here, man! What the hell? -What up G? -You’re back. Are you back for good? It’s temporary. God, this is so depressing. What, I’m not staying in this hellhole. Chloe, watch your language. Did you find out? Melvin. Melvin. Really?

Look, man, you should talk to Alfred, he’s the one who told me. -Okay, thank you. -Christopher! We could really use your help here. -I’ll see you around. -All right, stay up. All right, Chris. Hey, let’s shoot some hoops later! I’ll catch you two later, I promise.

No hoops, buddy, I’m sorry, we’ve got work to do inside the house. Watch where you’re going, jerk. -What did you call me? -You heard me, jerk. Someone should wash your mouth down with soap. Grab the luggage, Christopher. Hey, mom. If you’re tired of hanging out with these kids, Mom, come see me.

You talk big for a little guy. Oh, it’s on now, B.F.F. I’m going to teach you and your mom a lesson you won’t forget. What time should I come by? Are you going to make me work for it? Oh, my God. Mom, there’s only two bedrooms. I know, honey, we’ll have to share.

Seriously? Hey, we already had this pervert threaten us from the neighborhood. Oh, and there are only two bedrooms, so I don’t even get my room anymore. Who are you talking to? Did you ask your mom if I can move in until graduation? -Chloe, who are you talking to? -Tom. Give me that.

Hi, Tommy. No. No, Chloe is not moving in with you. Tell your parents we appreciate the gesture, but Chloe is staying right here with her family. -Ma’am? -Yes, thank you. -Ma’am, where do you want these? -Here in the living room. Anywhere in the middle. Do you have the key to the storage facility?

Yes, we’ll lock it up and leave it at the front desk. Okay, great, thank you. -When do these get fixed? -Next week. I am so embarrassed. -I’m going to shoot some hoops. -Honey, it’s going to be dark soon. -I know this neighborhood. -Christopher, I don’t want to hear it. -I haven’t… -Christopher!

Fine, whatever. Our families have problems of their own. Jack and I came from very humble beginnings, so they’re really not in a position to help us out. Let me tell you, this house is a blessing. Thank God for Oscar and Anna Claret. Blessing, Mom, give it up, it’s a curse, not a blessing.

Oh, this house isn’t that bad. We left it the same way it was before they passed away. They never got a chance to finish painting. Bless their souls. Is that really necessary? Oh, candid footage is usually the best part of the program. Look at it this way,

With all the cameras around here, it’s the safest house in the neighborhood. I don’t know about the safest. I hear you. What? Oh, right, I play, no, it’s Christopher’s. It could come in handy. Speaking of which, that kid on the bike. It’s pretty intimidating. Yes, he was. I can never really hurt someone.

Even if your life depended on it? The Bible says to turn the other cheek. It also says an eye for an eye. It’s my job to find the truth. Sometimes I have to ask the tough questions. Mom, where’s the new food? There’s some food up there in the cupboards. Canned food, seriously?

There’s other stuff in there. -Mom? -Chloe? Is it really that bad? Look, we can afford dinner, but the money that we have, we’ll have to learn to make it stretch. Production has the means. Are you guys okay with pizza? It’s fine. Hey, Chris! Is pizza all right for you? I don’t care.

-All right then. -Pizza it is. That was after the feds bailed them out using our tax dollars. When Jack got laid off, he tried to get a loan modification, but the bank said we had to be three months behind in our payments. We tried that, it didn’t work.

We got so far behind in our mortgage payments that the bank said we were too high-risk to even rent our very own house. What about the investments Jack made in the riverboat casino? I’m not proud of that. It never brought in much profit anyway.

To be honest, Jack got in with the wrong people. Loan sharks? Something about needing additional funds. He said he needed to get cash fast. Did he get it? I’m not sure. It was a bad deal anyway. God’s way of saying, stay away from sinful things. It’s more like stay away from shady people.

Yes, that too. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the whole idea that you didn’t know about your family’s downfall or the financial situation. Jack paid the bills, and took care of the accounts. Didn’t you ever check the financial statements? I never really had a need to. Where’s Jack?

I told you, he needed to be by himself for a couple of days. I understand that. What I’m saying is, is he still around, is he in the city, did he skip town? Does he owe money to people, is he hiding? You must know some of this right?

-Hey, is that the HD version? -It is, that’s right. I forgot I told you I was going to show you this thing. -I’ve never seen one in person. -It works just like this. Pop it down in there. It goes right in here. -Is it even on? -Yes. This is awesome.

I don’t know if I can get it in here. -Like that and you are good to go. -Awesome, thanks. -What are you texting? -Get away from me, God. Mom, I can’t fit all my clothes in that tiny closet. We’ll get a wardrobe rack.

Chloe, if I hear you say those words one more time, you are grounded for a week. I don’t understand why I can’t get my room. Chris can sleep on the couch, it’s his fault anyway. -Ever since he moved in, my life went to.. -Chloe! What, I was going to say crap.

Crap isn’t a swear word. Can I explore that? Can we talk about your situation? One of Dad’s brilliant ideas. Chloe, lower your voice, he’s in the other room and can hear you. I like the kid, but I can’t help but feel like he brought his family curse on us. There’s no family curse.

My dad adopted him after what happened at the store. Oh, not too far from here. Doesn’t it give you that warm, fuzzy feeling about the neighborhood? -Great. -I said I like him. Go apologize to him, he heard you. I don’t think they’ll make it in this neighborhood. They’ll get used to it.

-Is JJ still around? -He won’t do anything to you. I want to talk to Alfred. He’ll likely be at the soup line tomorrow. I heard you own your parents’ house now. When I turn 18, Mrs. Malone has to take care of it until then. You’re going to be rich. It’s run down.

Where’s Stacey? She’s making dinner for Ray. Why are they making a movie about the family you’re staying with? They lost their house. There’s nothing special about that, people lose their houses all the time. I guess. Stupid. Pedal! -Hey, pedal, watch your punk ass back! -JJ, leave him alone.

His father kicked me out of the store all the time. That’s because you came in to steal all the time. You’re smart enough to me, I’ll whoop your ass all over the street. Leave him alone, JJ. -Christopher! -Are you all right? Christopher, are you okay? -Are you okay? -Why would you care?

What I said earlier, I didn’t mean it. I’m sorry. Yes, you did, you know what, forget about it. Get away from me! Hey, a rough neighborhood right? It didn’t hurt. Chris, I know about what happened to your family. It’s going to be a big part of my story.

It’s a large part of the reason I chose the Malones to do this documentary on. Human interest story. Would you talk to me about what happened to them? I’d rather not talk about it right now. You’re a good kid, Chris. I’m sure what happened must have devastated you.

It might help you to talk about it. We’re going to rap for the day. Remember, those things are rolling, just ignore them. Okay -I’ll see you in the morning. -Good night. Jack, it’s me. I thought you might be interested to know we are at the Claret house, which won’t be an easy adjustment.

The film producer and his crew came by and they followed us around and filmed us getting humiliated by the neighborhood bully. Nothing better than getting humiliated on camera. However, like you said, money is money right? Oh, by the way, I gave the keys back to that slime ball at the bank.

It would have been considerate if you had been here to help us move. I don’t know what’s going on, why are you shutting us out? It’s one thing if you don’t care about me, but your daughter is going through a very hard time, and you are just… You’re being a jerk.

You’re a spineless coward! Mom, is everything okay? Yes, my allergies. I’m going to sleep on the couch tonight. Why, there’s plenty of room in the bedroom. Good night, Mom. I’m right in there if you need me. Good night. Hey, everyone’s going to sleep, I can’t talk right now. He knows. I don’t know.

We’ll do what we can, I guess. The walls here are paper-thin so I can’t really talk right now. Bye. Mom, Mom! Someone’s trying to break into our house. -What are you doing? -What does it look like I’m doing? What if whoever’s out there takes that away from you, get rid of it.

This is Sarah Malone. -Outside. -What’s going on? Christopher! Hurry, please. There’s no one there now. They were there. -Christopher, don’t! -What are you doing? What the… What are you guys doing? It’s not funny, Mark! Get out, go home! Don’t worry, it’s my friends from earlier. Jerks. It’s a false alarm.

No, it was just kids playing a joke. I’m so sorry, thank you. Oh, my God, you have to help us get out of here. Someone tried to break into our house last night. -Really? -Nobody tried to break in. It was my friend, Mark, trying to be funny.

-I’m moving in with Tommy. -You’re staying here with your own family. -What family, Mom? -All of us. -I’m going to shoot some hoops. -Christopher! Do you want me to sit in the house all the time? I volunteered us to serve in Pastor Lane’s soup kitchen today.

We just got kicked out of our house, do we seriously have to go? I wanted to spend time with my friends today. You can bring them along. You don’t have to stay the whole time, all right? I’ll take them. -It’ll be good for you. -Of course, let him leave early!

Please, listen to what I’m about to say. I thought I raised a decent person instead of a selfish… You just called me a… How is that not a swear word? God will forgive me for speaking the truth. Oh, my God, I hate you guys. Christopher needs us.

His parents trusted our entire family to take care of him and that includes you. Stop thinking about yourself and for once, do something nice for someone else. Since that little boy moved in with us, we’ve had bad luck. That’s nonsense. Our financial problems started long before that 14-year-old boy moved in with us.

It is not his fault. Then whose fault is it, Mom? Does it matter? What matters is our future. -Plant a seed. -Shut up! -Hey. -Do you want to shoot some hoops? -I can’t? -Where’s your mom? Out with her friends. She’s just out looking for work. She needs to unwind.

She’s not working for the dry cleaning guy anymore? Is Peggy Home? Are you all right? Do you want to talk about it? I thought about you while I was gone. You did? why? I don’t know, I missed the neighborhood. Oh. Did you miss the neighborhood? Everyone, Mark, Luke, Peggy.

Are you now back for good? I think so for a while, I guess. Chloe doesn’t like it here, I’m not sure what Mrs. Malone will do. That free house helps. I guess. I was thinking maybe we could go down to a movie theater and see a movie. -That’d be awesome. -Really? Stacey!

I told you to clean the bathroom, do you understand? -Stacey, I can give you a hand. -Get out of here. -Keep your hands off him. -Yes, or what? Let’s see. -Stay away from my girls. -They’re not yours. Are you all right? She needs help.

-We can go in there and bust her out. -I wish it were that simple. Let’s set up some exterior cameras out here. Keep an eye on this guy. Do you feel like talking? Someone walked into our store, shot them both, and walked away with a backpack full of money. How much?

My parents never really trusted banks, and kept a lot of cash. Who else knew about that safe? My mom, I guess. You never told anyone. My dad’s business was his business, he never talked to anybody about it. We used to play basketball with him all the time.

Why did your parents choose the Malones to live with you? They were good friends, I guess. Did you spend a lot of time with the Malones before all this happened? Only at church volunteering to feed the homeless. You didn’t have relatives you could go live with. In Andorra, my relatives live overseas.

That’s a country you don’t hear a lot about. Didn’t you want to go live in Europe? Would you? I don’t know, maybe if I had relatives that lived there. Do you like living with the Malones? Chloe says I brought my family curse on them. You don’t believe that, do you?

She’s just angry about the situation, not you. She hates that we had to move to my parents’ old place. She says it’s beneath her. They helped you out when you needed it, and now you’re returning the favor. You have something to be pretty proud of. I guess.

Do you mind if I shoot a few hoops without answering any questions? Of course, not. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what’s up, fool? Why did you guys mess with the front door last? -He likes that fine… -Don’t call her that. Shut the hell up, fool.

My bad, I didn’t know you ladies were so sensitive. Did you guys talk to Alfred? No, but we know that fool is always at the soup line. They start serving at noon. How do you know if Alfred’s telling the truth? -Are you talking about Melvin? -The cops questioned him.

They let him go the same day. Kobe intercepts and takes it to the basket. I need to talk to him. The cops couldn’t prove it, don’t mess with it. I see why it could be him, he had a motive. Melvin’s killed other people, too. I heard he’s a hitman.

Plus, Alfred said he saw that fool walking away with a big ass bag full of money. No joke, what will you do when you get to Melvin? I don’t know. I’m just being real with you. Nobody’s going to blame you if you put a slug in that fool. That’s true.

Where am I going to get a gun? JJ has got one, I’ve seen it. I need to know for sure if Melvin did this? Alfred swears it’s true. How does Alfred even know all these things? He says that Melvin’s roommate told him. -Let’s go. -Let’s go.

Hunger and thirst are natural desires that God has given to us, but mankind has ignored a hunger buried deep inside. Reach down into your soul and pull out that hunger and thirst for the Holy Spirit. Seek it and you shall find it. Ask of it, and you shall receive.

Repent, and you shall be forgiven. Heavenly Father, bless this food we are about to receive and bless the people before us. Look over our troops wherever they are today and give wisdom and compassion to our politicians. Blessed be the peacemakers. In Jesus’ name, amen. Amen. Hi there, how are you today?

Chloe, are you all right? Good to see you, Joe, your eyes look better. -Chloe, what’s the problem now? -Nothing. There you go, no, really, I want to hear it. Come here, baby. You’ve been making us come here for years to teach us a lesson about giving back, and I get it.

Now we live here. I don’t get to go back home, we’re stuck in this hellhole with these people. That’s rude, Chloe. It’s not fair. We’ve been in this neighborhood for two days. It’s going to be fine. Sometimes things happen for a reason. Great. There you go, God bless you.

You should say hello to her. That’s all right, I’m good. She looks like she could use a friend. What can I possibly talk to her about? Go on. Fine. I’m Chloe. Mary. Nice to meet you. Do you want some more? No. You’re very pretty. So are you. Do you live around here?

Yes, we just moved into this crappy place up the street. I don’t even have my own bedroom, Can you believe that? What about you? General area. Oh, right, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to complain. You’re going through a rough patch. I like your scarf. My dad. He must be a great guy.

He left us, my mom and I. I’m sorry. If you don’t mind me asking, how did you end up here on the streets? I hung out with the wrong people and didn’t get along with my parents. I understand that. Are you having problems? She means well,

But she’s so caught up in her beliefs that I can’t talk to her. At least I have a boyfriend. I learned the hard way that friends are only there when it’s convenient for them. My parents tried to warn me, but I didn’t listen. Have you tried going back? I’m sure they’d understand.

Why don’t you try opening up to your mom? It’s a little too complicated. I’m pregnant. Wow, that feels surreal to say. Who’s the father? Tommy. Does he know? It might be a good time to tell your mom. It’s never a good time to tell my mom.

She won’t kill you in church, will she? -What’s your next plan? -It’s silly. No, try me. I’d like to get my GED. -Then you will. -I’m homeless. I’ll help you. I live a few blocks up the road, we can study together. -Thank you. -For what? For being here today.

-Hey, Alfred. -How’s it going, kid? Do you know anything about Melvin? Oh, we told him. I liked your parents, but I don’t want any trouble. I can call the cops and have them ask the questions for me. Cops asking questions don’t bother me.

All I heard was that Melvin could have had something to do with a robbery. -From who? -Melvin’s old roommate. He says Melvin talked about killing your dad for firing him, taking his money, and burning down the store. -Did you tell the cops that? -I sure did. They talked to Melvin about it.

Then Melvin talked to me. He roughed me up pretty good. Where’s Melvin now? I don’t care to know. Detective. -How’s it going? -We’re making progress. Is Shorty doing all right? -Shorty is doing fine. -Hey, Shorty. Detective, I’m Christopher Claret, my parents were robbed. -Convenience store robbery? -Yes.

Alfred over there says this guy who used to work for my father did it. Melvin, we questioned him, and there wasn’t enough evidence. William 33, dispatch. -William 33. -William 33, clear for transmission. I’ve got to go. Hey, listen, kid, I’ll look into it. Here’s my card. William 33, clear for transmission.

-William 33, stand by for information. -Wait, wait, detective. There has to be something more you can do. The department has a $25,000 reward out. We’re following leads. After 48 hours without progress, the case gets cold, isn’t that right? William 33, clear for transmission. William 33, an unresponsive male at a parking lot,

Corner of Victory and Cutler Avenue, possible gunshot victim. -Promise me. -Yes. -Okay. -Yes, yes. We’re doing it, we’re doing it. Those people were so nice. What is it? There’s something I have to tell you. I’ve got a lot of work to do, what’s going on? I thought about what you said earlier, And?

After talking to Mary, I realized that you’re right. Who’s Mary? The girl you wanted me to talk to earlier. Oh, hold on a second. -Did you just say I was right? -Mom. I’m sorry, go ahead, what is it? There’s no easy way to say this. I’m pregnant.

I know it’s not easy to hear. Pregnant? -Chloe, how could you? -Mom, please, no lectures. I know what I did was wrong, and I’m sorry. Tommy knows and we’ll raise the baby together. We’re getting married after graduation. I can’t talk to you right now. Oh, my God.

There’s a lady at 46 South Rose. Dispatch, William 33, code six, I have a visual on the victim. Copy that, William 33, code six, visual on the victim. Dispatching ambulance. Gun. Dispatch to William 33, Cancel ambulance, send coroner. Dispatch, copy. Look at that. It doesn’t look like a robbery. Hand.

Gun in one, cell phone in the other. Suicide? Thumb’s on the trigger, barrel’s pointing at the chest. The round came out the back. It looks like this sorry bastard shot himself. Check this out. Did he videotape it? High-tech suicide note. Do we have an ID? I know this guy.

Dispatch to William 33, I need a next of kin on a Jack Malone, ID Charlie 19700482. Jack Malone. Store robbery. He was the owner’s business partner. -He didn’t like him for it. -He had no motive, no opportunity. You’re going to want to watch this. William 33, stand by for information.

-Yes, it’s all good. -Give me back my damn thing. Oh, God, here we go. What do you need? Hey, let’s go, come on. Chris, are you coming? Come on! Do you have a death wish? Where is that fine-looking you came with? She’s not a… Have you grown some balls? Stay down.

-Stay down! -I need to ask you something. Are you crazy? I know a way for you to make $25,000. -Really? -Yes. Really? -You know Melvin who worked for my father? -What about him? He killed my parents, and I need your help to prove it. I need you to scare him.

Get him to tell you what he did, please. -How do you know that? -I heard rumors. I get it out of Melvin, then what? Get from him the backpack and the money he stole, we take it to the police, then you get your money. Bro, you’re tripping?

JJ, come on, you can beat me up. You can do everything you want to me, help me find my parents’ killer, please. What do you say? Please, JJ. I’ll think about it. JJ, come on! -It’s $25,000, JJ. -I said I’ll think about it. Hey, Chris, are you all right? Yes, I’ll be fine.

Are you sure? I’m sure. Pegg, are you okay? Hey! Get out of there! Get out of here! Peggy! What are you doing? Get in the house, do as I tell you! Go on, right now! Listen, punks, I’ve told you once to get out of here. Get off of this land!

Get out of this neighborhood, or somebody will get hurt and get hurt badly. Do you understand? Now get out of here! -Are you guys in? -Good. Hey, police! -Hey! -Back off right now! -Get on your knees, now! -Get your knees! -What are you doing? -Get up!

-Do you have anything on you? -A bunch of punks! -What’s going on? -Stand back, ma’am! No, I’m Sarah Malone, that’s my son! Sarah Malone? -Yes, that’s my son right there. -Your son was involved in an assault. Hold up, we were just trying to keep Ray from hurting Peggy and Stacey again.

Is that true? Come here, you! Did he hit you? Yes. Cuff him! Are you okay? I didn’t do anything! Dispatch, I’m going to need social services over here. I didn’t do anything! Christopher? -She’s lying! -I don’t care! -She’s lying! -Get in the car. -Mrs. Malone! -Yes, what?

This is not the ideal time to tell you this, but we found your husband. What do you mean, found him? Apparently, your husband shot and killed himself, I am so sorry. Oh, no! We recovered the video on a cell phone. What do you mean you got a video, what video?

What are you talking about, what video? He confessed to hiring someone to rob the convenience store. My parents store. The Clarets were friends of ours, I don’t believe it. Christopher, I knew nothing about this, you have to believe me. Who did he hire?

All I can say right now is that JJ is a person of interest. -What do you mean by a person of interest? -We don’t know for sure right now. JJ was just here. -I asked him to help me find Melvin. -We’ll be looking for him.

Ma’am, when was the last time you saw your husband? A couple of days ago. Was he depressed, did he seem unusual in any way? We just lost our home of 15 years. He was under so much stress. He was under a lot of stress. He couldn’t handle it, oh, God.

Where is he? I have to see Jack, where is he? The coroner’s office is taking that as an investigation to rule out homicide. Those are shocking turn of events today. You must feel very betrayed. No. My father would have lent Jack the money if he would have asked for it. I guess,

Asking for money for Jack meant failure. Was murder better? What do you have there? A DVD that the cops returned after the robbery. Have you seen this? Message for our son, love, Mom. This looks like it was done a couple of years ago. It might make you feel better.

-Let me just… -I’m not ready to do this right now. Give me a second, please. I want to adjust the focus for one second. -I know but… -Honey, come on now. You told me that you would do this, and we’ve got to do it.

We’ve been robbed many times, and you never know what will happen. -You promised me. -Yes. -Okay? -Yes, yes. -We’re doing it. -Like we rehearsed. -Okay. -All right. Christopher, if you’re watching this video, my son, then that means that something terrible has happened to me and your mother.

We want you to know that we’ve left a will with a lawyer, Mr. Stein, you know him. We’ve trusted the Malones to take care of you until you’re old enough to care for yourself. Oh, yes, and the Malones will take care of the house until you’re 18. That’s right.

The pilot light on the water heater. It goes out a lot, so please don’t touch it yourself. I want you to call a plumber. -I’ve got to get that thing fixed. -Oscar, focus. Someday you will grow up and you will have kids of your own.

We want them to understand how much we loved you. I don’t know where to begin, but I’ll tell you this, I know where it all began. Stop with the poetry. The truth is, your father chased me all over Andorra and into Spain, even when I went off to go to college.

That’s right, she wanted nothing to do with me. However, I knew that one day she would be my wife. I knew I needed to get a restraining order. What can I say, she was warm. -What? -What? Hot? -Yes. -You mean I’m not hot. That’s what I meant, you still are.

Yes, you are, honey. No court order could keep me away from her. I had faith, I knew that God had allowed us to meet for a reason. Yes, and that reason is you. Chris, you have to be strong and carry on the family name with pride. Be humble.

Grow up to be a good man and always follow your heart. Always follow God. You can never go wrong if you follow God’s teachings. Your faith may waver from time to time. Your faith will waver. You may not always find the answers to your questions but listen to us.

Hold on to your faith. Yes. I’m so sorry. My baby boy, I am so sorry that we left you alone in this cruel world. We are so sorry that we could not be there for your birthdays, your graduation, and your wedding. Sometimes things happen in life that we don’t know the reason for.

No, but this is your time. Live life, and make it count. Yes, make it count. We love you, Chris. We love you. Stop. Put the gun down, Chris. Oh, my God. You shot me. We can end it with the clip of Sarah, Chloe, and Chris attending church.

I never intended for this piece to become so preachy. One more faith-based scene maybe too much. A tagline, Jack’s greed and lack of moral compass set in motion a chain of events that devastated the lives of so many people. He fell victim to the greed and lack of moral compass

Of an entire financial industry. Jack was hardly a victim. What about focusing the ending on the abused girls, Peggy and Stacey? That’s not the point. Besides, they are in foster care now, so that gets better. We’ll do a split screen, on the left we’ll show the character,

And on the right, we’ll put a little blurb about what happened to them. For example, on the left, we show Sarah and say that she got a job as a paralegal working for a firm that deals with homeowners’ rights. On the right, we can show them over the black, ironically,

After the government lost track of the first 700 billion tax dollars, they then committed another $2.7 trillion in bailout funds. Oh, that’s obscene. The nearly, $13 trillion could have paid for all of the middle-class mortgages in America. JJ survived the gunshot wound. His case is still pending trial.

Christopher still lives in his parents’ house with Sarah and Chloe. Chloe and Tommy broke up over the summer and put the baby up for adoption. Bringing a baby into this world. Miracle of life. It’s mind-boggling, isn’t it? Miracle? Don’t tell me this project got the best of you. Made you a believer.

We see the devil every day in the things that we do to each other. There must be a God. You can’t have one without the other.

In this tale of inspiration and sacrifice, a wealthy family’s financial downturn finds them on a rapid descent down the ladder of socio-economic status when they make an awkward move from the shores of Malibu to a hostile, low income neighborhood in LA’s San Fernando Valley.

Director : Luciano Saber
Script : Luciano Saber
Cast : Jeremy London, Kelly Washington, Jonathan Lipnicki, Charlene Tilton
Year : 2012
Thriller, drama
Full length movie