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The River Thief (2016)
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Advertise your product or brand here [light wind] Some places change things some days, some people... they can put a mark on you that won't ever wash off. The good ones, and the bad ones. Learned that more than one way. Before all this, life was simple. I was an alley kid. If I needed something and you didn't, I made it mine. An empty bed, a clean shirt, a bike here or a truck there. Might seem awful, but... I never felt bad. Not usually. [rustling] But like I said, some places change things. [clanging] Hey! Beat you to it. [footsteps] You do n ot know what you're doing. [splash] I came down this river looking for my father. [splash] Don't know why. Maybe I was hoping to take something from him. I was so young when he moved on... I only remember his boots. Do you need anything? Can we help you? No thanks, I don't take handouts. Can I help you? Want to take a ride in my raft? Uh, no thanks. We have our own. Really? I only saw mine down there. I'll let you keep the cooler. [motor start] Are you kidding me?!! [zip] There's our boat! Thank you, thank you all! Come back soon now. And you ma'am...Wanna come back right now? No?! Phone number?! Morning Star to River Mule, were in the bend and on your six. Repeat, in the bend and on your six. Clyde, no games. I'm not going to be at the docks tonight unless I get sample now. Moron! Who wants some methamphetamines?! Whooo! Party payload in 4, 3, 2, 1... [bump] Boom! [splash] That's one for the money, River Mule. Money! You'll get your money when those fish are on this boat. ...and tested. ...and tested! No...farm salmon. Farm salmon?! We talkin' about drugs! You can build a crystal cathedr... [static] Idiot! Alright boys, one rare burger, grilled onions and mushrooms. One medium cheddar bacon, fries all around. You good on drinks? Hey, where's Shelby? I'm Selah. Selah...but this is Shelby's table. Oh... She's only the best waitress in town... Selah! I don't know... [traffic] [backpack rustling] Alright, one dry burger, plain and quartered. And fries, extra crispy. You know, you don't have to come in here every single day. I'm not staying with you so I can live off your tips. Well, I wish you didn't have to work at all, I don't like that. [ding] Wanna go fishing? We'll play cards tonight. Maybe we can go fishing tomorrow. Love you Bamps. I'll give you a moment with the menu. I'm Diz. I'm ready now. I'm Selah. Perfect. [engine running] [airplane door opening] [clanking] [hose running] Alright! All done. Load tonight...and you get paid. Where's Lane? Lane...whose Lane? Clyde! Lane stole a brick from the reservation and threw a party under the bridge. What did you do? I would have handled it, Clyde! Well, I can take you to him if you'd like. By tomorrow morning, his pieces will pass through the turbines in the dam. Sturgeon need to eat! I'll bet he's gonna give some of them a good ole fashioned buzz They're gonna want more. Don't you threaten me, Clyde. I don't threaten. I am. [trashcan dragging] [fire crackling] You shouldn't have served him. You're gonna have to pay for that now. He' fine, he's just hungry. Whatever, your problem. Only thing dumber than a guy is a girl. That's just rude. [small clank] [small clank] [match lighting] Hey! What the hell man! You run a $30 tab and you're just gonna walk out?! Leaving me with...what is this crap? I don't believe in money. Oh yes you do. You believe in my money, you dumbass, 'cause, guess what, now I have to pay for this. With money. These will last your whole life. Great. What? A candlestick and some weird little... shepherd girl? She reminded me of you. Pay the girl. Oh my ...[ding] I vouched for you! You know, I said you looked nice! [door slam] [ding] Son, hold up. I'm cooking steaks on the grill tonight. I have some work that needs done around the house. Come to dinner and we'll talk about it tonight-- I don't need a sermon old man. Well, that's a matter of opinion. The address is on there. Round about 6:30 or 7:00, it'll be fine. Well, you can keep the money. I know I can keep it. I took it, didn't I? It's mine. Let's call it a gift! Let's not. Punk No. It's my mistake, I'll pay for it. Selah... No. Yo! Seriously dude?! [dialing phone] How much for this? Make me an offer. Do you take credit? Prefer cash. Cash works. Yea, we're fine here. $150 for the guitar, $40 for the vest, $20 for the helmet, $210. Hey Mom. I got your message. I love you too. I'll call you soon. Bamps is good. He misses Grandma a ton. Doesn't feel real here without her. Hug Dad for me, and Chris too. Talk soon. [light rain] [Sizzling] Three?! You seriously think he's coming. Oh, he's coming. I'd be mad if I thought you were right. [bike braking] I knew a little girl who used to come to my office and steal quarters... to buy candy with. Bamps, that is totally different. You were old enough to know. And you were old enough to lie. And you were old enough to feel sick about it after. It did bother me. I felt horrible. I mean, the way grandma looked at me. Yea, but Grandma looked at everybody that way sometimes. Especially me. I remember you made me put the quarters back, and then you gave me ten dollars and took me to the water park. Well, it all worked out to the good. Imagine if I didn't catch you. [singing] [singing] [singing] [singing] [singing and humming] [clank] [bike gears clicking] [bike gears clicking] [engine dies] Did you try the sample? Lovely stuff. Almost makes dealing with you worth it. Where's the rest? Money. [zipping] Yeah, it's good. [door opening] [bag rustling] Son of a gun! You cook this? Doesn't matter who cooked it. It's enough to keep Portland happy for a weekend. And then it will need more, and I will have more. Right, but we have a deal. strictly Portland. None of this comes back up with river. Not one gram. C'mon, hoss. Junk finds junkies wherever they are... No, we had a deal! These drugs will never be in this town. That's the deal. If, as you say, junk finds junkies, even here... then, well, I guess I'm gonna have to cut you up into little tiny pieces... and s prinkle y ou from the sky! [engine starts] [engine revs] Hey! Wait! [engine roaring] [splash] [gunshots] [water gurgling] [crickets] [window opening] [wet shoes squishing] You can have the car. You're gonna take it regardless. You don't mean that. It's a gift. You're just saying that so I'll leave it and go. I paid this time. For the food and the car. I don't do gifts. You don't do gifts? Here's one. And another! You take those heartbeats for yourself? You leave enough money for your two eyes? Those hands? Brother, if you're paying, you owe more than you can imagine. I've already paid more than you could imagine. You think stealing gives you control? Well, gratitude gives you freedom. The car is not for sale, and neither is my food. But you can have it. Thanks for the steak. Money's on the table. [door slams] [car starts] Did he just take your car? I told you he would come. What can you tell me about this thief? Based on the calls that came into the station, I'd say he's on some kind of a spree. He's not local. Last night I went through the high school rosters over the last couple years, there was nothin'. If he's here I'll find him. If? If?!! Thieves run! They always run! He's a drifter with a million dollars in a bag. He's on a plane... or a boat... or a bus... or he hitched a ride and he's... perched up in some cab on a long haul rig on his way to Mexico. This kid is gone! Trust me! Clyde... If I thought this kid was gone, then I'd be gone too. Long gone. I'd put a bullet in that psychotic head of yours, because I know that the Sinaloa cartel would come and get me if I didn't. But, I'm not. I'm here, and you're here. And you're breathing. And I will find this kid. You can find him? I'm gonna find him. Because a kid like this can't lay low. He needs to bang drums and raise flags. He's gonna make a mistake. That's why I'll catch him. And when I do... then you can skin him. I'll stop by the store on the way home Sorry you have to walk. That is not your fault. At all. I'm the one who gave him the car, and I meant it. Maybe I'll come down for lunch. Don't. I'll be back soon. Seriously? You think this makes anything ok? Stay here. Take him wherever he wants to go. I'll stay here all month! You better believe it, have mercy...Whoo! Oh! Thank you! A limo? Just give back his car, you moron. Ok. I'll buy a new one. I did pay for it, but he can keep the money. You're unbelievable. Are you wearing cologne? It's just a sample I got from a place with new clothes. Bought new clothes. I didn't know if it would be stupid. Well it is. You smell like my best friend's creepy uncle. What is your goal here? What are you hoping to accomplish? Here? Yes. Stalking me to work after stealing my granddad's car I did leave money. You're unbelievable. Shut up. I should call the cops on you. but then Bamps would say that he gave you the car and everything is fine, because he's just as crazy as you are. Did you rob a bank? Yes, a bank. A place where people have money. Yesterday you were this punk thief kid and now all of a sudden you have all this money. So, did you rob a bank? No, I just... ...I want you to like me. You my friend have the world's shortest memory. Yesterday's still pretty vivid for me. Don't follow me! I have no problem running into the street and telling some redneck to get out his gun and shoot you! [exhale] Sorry I'm late! I had to walk. Well, Happy Birthday or whatever it is... but if you don't mind can you tell your boyfriends to stop?! [background sizzling] [traffic] [traffic] [traffic] "It's a boy"? I bought all the balloons they had. And no more flowers. It's starting to look like a funeral home in there. [door closes] [traffic] Hey, how's it going today? We shopping for a girlfriend? Or your mother perhaps? Is it a sister? Just a girl. That one. [laughing] That is gonna be pretty pricey for 'just a girl'. I, uh... But I probably have some little things over here that... that would be in your budget. And what is my budget? I'm just trying to be helpful. Aren't you supposed to want as much of my money as you can get? All I want is a happy customer. Then: That one. That is a very valuable estate piece that we're planning on moving through a Seattle auction house. I'm sure I have some other things over there that are more afford-- And how will we be paying for this? With money. Or, I could just smash the glass and run. Money will be fine. I'll be right with you. Are you Selah? Your boyfriend's crazy. In a good way. [door closing] [box slams] [traffic] Get over here! I didn't steal it! I can show you the receipt. You don't understand anything. You can't have me. Maybe if I was desperate for male attention. But, I'm not that girl. Sorry. And you can't buy me either cuz... I'm not a whore. That's n ot w hat I meant... I just... I'm just trying to do something r ight. Swing and a miss. Sorry. Great taste though. Wait. How do you m ake s omeone forgive you? You don't. You can't. You can a sk. It's a gift. Kind of like the right girl. Can I drive you home after? I'm not getting in a car with you. Well, can I walk you then? You can carry the groceries. And come over and apologize to Marty. And return the car. I want to be different. Than you were yesterday? Or right now? You're saying this kid paid all in hundreds? Yeah, he overpaid by $2,000 But I saved the bills if you wanna see them, I saved them Well listen if you have a clear shot of him from one of your security cameras I'd really appreciate it if you texted it to this number. No, we always follow up. Well, thank you for calling it in. You got a problem? Not in my world. How about yours? Yeah, just a second. The way I hear it, the hearing didn't go so well. Bad news is coming down. But here you are, ordering fingerprints on a pink bicycle. Interviewing a kid who spilled his drink, And rushing down here over a hundred bucks Feels kinda personal, Saul. What's really going on? You dancing on the dark side again? If I lose my badge... would you rather it was for something I did a month ago? Or something I do to you... right here and right now? Cuz either way I don't give a damn. I got that shot pulled up for you in the back. Great. [radio] [radio] Be a little more specific -- Ok or I'll knock those teeth out of your head and I'll give them to the kid -- Where's the kid that left all this stuff? I hope I'm not treatin' it wrong. What are you treating what wrong? He went to get some burgers or somethin'! He's getting some burgers? Yeah! Give her a huge tip. Fourth or sixth or something, I don't k now! Do a little better. Fourth and a half! Fourth and half? Ok! Haha, I don't know... Are you the Reaper? [gunshot] [body falling] Yeah, I'm the Reaper. [radio] [gunshots] [engine dies] [gunshot] [siren] [gunshots] Hey! What's up? That guy? Do not let him in, ok? Don't let him in. [machines running] Hey! You see a kid go in there? Maybe. [door slams] Oops. You have a key? I don't have a key. [machinery running] [gunshot through door] [machinery running] [machinery running] Hey, pervert! Sorry, I'm a cop, I thought he was someone else. Did he touch you inappropriately? Yeah! Inappropriately! I'm recording this conversation! It was a mistake lady! - What did he do to you? - He touched me! Hey, where you going? Where you going? I'm gonna sue your ass! You get back here! You pervert! Inappropriately! Are you ok, Bubby? [video game noises] Heard someone just shot up a car. No driver? No shooter? Stolen. Wow. Who was it registered to? Text me that address, will you? [door slamming] [birds in background] [knocking on window] How long you gonna sit out here? That kid told me to sit out here all day and take you wherever you wanted to go. Alright. [car door slams] [guitar bumps] [car door opening] Ok boss, where we going? I need to have a chat with my wife. [engine] [wind] [traffic] Hey, wait up! [opening guitar case] Liz, I've been screwin' up. I know you don't like that word, but... it's true. That boy, I've been tryin' but you always had the better touch. [guitar tuning] [guitar playing] Just another boy that needs a father. [birds in background] Alright, time for more questions. And no lying. I don't lie. There's your first one. I don't. Ok, whatever. So, you grew up in Portland, and came into this town on the river. What's your real name? I Doubt Diz is on your birth certificate. My name is what I say it is. That's cocky. My mom tried to kill me every way she knew how before I was born. And then she left me in an alley. So... I don't really care what she called me. I do. You're not going to tell me? Did you ever meet your Dad? Every once in a while I want to find him. Then I do something stupid like float into this town. Last time I saw my Mom, she said he was here. And if I did find him, I'd probably kill him, so... probably best I don't. So if you have a kid... is he going to think the same thing about you? What's that supposed to mean? It's just a question. I mean... Are you just going to be some idea... where he doesn't know if he wants to meet you or kill you? [guitar and singing] [guitar and singing] [guitar singing] [guitar and singing] [guitar and singing] [birds in background] Do you like me? Yeah, I like you, I mean... Not romantically. I mean, I just met you. You're not exactly in a stable situation... What would m ake y ou like me romantically? What would I have to do? How long would it take? Why, do you have somewhere to be? I don't know. Maybe never. It's not a fair question. It i s a fair question. Are you attracted to me? No lying. Now you're just being an ass. You know, I can like something. I can even be attracted to it. but that doesn't mean I have to go take it off the shelf and shove it in my pocket. I have this thing called impulse control. If I see something I know isn't good for me, then I don't touch it. I mean...can you understand that? If I find a guy that I can... give my days... my weeks and my years to... and he can give that right back then yeah. I'll have that conversation with h im. Maybe someday you could be a guy like that, but... Girls betting on guys changing is like jumping off a bridge and betting against gravity. Perfect. So now you're going on strike because I don't love you?! I have most of one million dollars hidden in a bag. If I stay in this town, I will get killed. I have to leave. And I want you to come with me. Now I'm going to kiss you. And then we'll go. Or I go. Whoa, uh, I.. I don't even understand any of this. I wish I knew what to do. Ok, I would give ALL of me to you if I just knew HOW! Hey Bamps! Sorry I'm late. Our thief friend made everything very interesting-- And which thief friend would that be? Who are you? Bamps isn't here, sweetheart. Oh, and I made tea. I hope you don't mind. Why don't you put those bags down? and we'll talk about me. I'm not so sure I want to. Become sure. If you happen to be missing most of a million dollars I want you to know I have nothing to do with that. Neither does my granddad. Wow. That had to be the fastest squeal on record. You must really dislike this kid. It's not that... Doesn't matter. How little you care for him is irrelevant. How much he cares for y ou... Now that is the question. What would he be willing to sacrifice to keep you from being seriously and permanently harmed? [door opening] And you must be Bamps! Welcome! Come in. Glad you could join us! Look here guys. In order to get my money back, we're going to have to work together as a team. Come on, come on, let's do this. Come on. [crickets] [tires squealing] [siren] Geez dude, get out of the way! Is that you, dude? [car door opening] Go go go, drive! You shouldn't have gone without me. It was fun. What part of you thought taking a taxi was a good idea? And now there's a record of you being there. [snort] hahaha You some kind of cop or something? He is. Well as long as somebody is... I don't want to get a ticket Right here, right here. [car door slams] [engines revving] Those men take something from you? That driver is a dirty cop. Saul Morgan. And then today he touches my son inappropriately in an arcade... What about the other guy? I don't know who he is. His name is Clyde, he flies a yellow plane? Crazy Clyde Catskill? Always a suspect, never a convict. Like... a felony bridesmaid. Can I borrow your phone? In the morning, I need you to report this stolen. Make the cops track it, ok? Uh, excuse me... Marty? Marty? Marty, wake up! Selah's in trouble! [phone ringing] Hello? Mister Dizzy! So glad to speak with you! I left you a note but I wasn't sure if you would be returning. A note? Who is this? This is the man you robbed! The man with the beautiful girl tied up in his shop! Would you like to have her back? Simple! Follow the instructions and you will have her. Maybe a little damaged, but... likely alive. Now...Hold the bag above your head so I can see it. At my signal, hang it on the tree. One minute late, they die. If the bag is too light, they die. If you try to cheat in any way, they die...and then you. [other phone hangs up] [silence] [dialing] Mom? It's... 11:50, why are you calling... are you downstairs? No, bubby it's not your mom... but I am a friend of hers and I need your help. Do you think you could help me out? Bubby? My name is Phillip... and I should probably ask my mom, she doesn't really let me do anything-- No, no, can't do that. You cannot ask your mother about this. This is like a mission. and it would scare her. But if you do do it, I know she would be crazy proud of you. She might even start calling you Phillip. Do you have a car? Hey, wake up. Let's go. I'm really starting to hate you. A couple stops then a drive. [whispering] I can't I have clarinet practice! No! Bubby has clarinet practice! I'm talking to Phillip! What does that even m ean? I am Phillip! Ok, here! Just hold on to this. Don't open it! Ever, ok? What? Just get the car; I'll call you. I can't just steal my mother's car! Are you kidding-- No, don't think of it as stealing! Just...late night borrow. "Borrow"! Yeah! I'll b orrow her car! Just do it! Ok? I'll call you. [window smashing] Oh, oh no man, you just straight stealin' I'm totally not comfortable with this this, this...me and you that's happening right now-- Then leave. I'll buy the limo. How much? For White Lightnin'? Oh, I'll take you wherever you wanna go. You know, I left plenty of money, if that's what you're wondering. I bet you did. I think-- I'm glad they got they money. Right, so uh... Who we gonna rob next? Morning Star Aviation And that would be, uh, where? I don't know. Couldn't find it online. Clyde Catskill: OWNER / OPERATOR I'm gonna need an address-- it's not-- You're joking, right..? Or not. Yeah nah, it's good... nah, it's good...we uh.... We're just gonna rob a few people, you know... straight gangsta, you know, uh... No, I went to Catholic school, I ain't no gangsta. But nah, nah, we hard though...ebony and I... We gonna do this thing, we-- --uh-- Whoo! Yeah boy, y'all bettah watch out! We gangsta up in this joint! We're goin' in hard... Whoo whee... [door opening] Good morning sunshine. Talk to me Marty. I'd like to help you if I can. Liar. Where is my granddaughter? Well. She's elsewhere. Didn't want you to see what might happen to her. So. How'd this go down? That kid rob you too? Everything he took I gave him. You're playing with fire, son. I'm playing with fire? Well how's that, Marty? "Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord" You don't wanna taste the wrath when he comes around. Hallelujah! I got me a religious man here. I think it's a little late for me, Marty. No, it isn't. You r eally t hink you're that important, huh? That God himself really cares about what happens to you, that He even knows you exist. Son, He's the only one big enough to get so small. What you do to us, you do to Him. Are you saying... That I can actually hurt Jesus Christ himself? And you believe that? Wow. Now that's the best news I've heard in months. Pass that on to the man. I got nothing against you Marty. But with Hi m... it's personal. You're choosing the wrong side, son. I know. Take mine with cream and sugar. [door opening] Well, Grandpa's crazy. How's this one? Edible. Smell her hair? No. I'll pass. So will you. No more creep show. Hey! Wheels up. You need to be in the air if you want to see this kid. [coffee pot clanking] Don't worry, he's even worse when you get to know him. So. What have you got to say this morning? Let's see if you can top your Grandpa. You're gonna die. [laughing] prophecy? Guarantee. Preach. Then what? You ever read Dante? [plane engine] You there? Ok good. Wait for that plane. That was a long hike! I really have to pee. What? Outside? Are you serious? And Phillip...Thank you. [door opens] Would you not point that at me?! Sorry. Just untie it! [breathing heavily] [plane engine] [plane engine] [gunshot] Ah! Oh! Would you get your knife? Where's Marty? [over radio] S aul, this boy is crazy he sent another kid with a dummy bag. I'm pulling back right now. Run, run! Selah run! You have to get out of here! You have to go now! [gunshots] There's a car. I'll get Marty, you go call the cops. Go! [gunshot] [grunting] Look at you. Who's there? Come on! [heavy breathing] [grunting] [shoes scuffing] Are you ok, son? [engine dies] Calm heads, calm heads... We need him to talk. Where's the girl? In the kitchen. Good. Let's cut her until he talks. Then they can all die together. [crowbar dropping] [door slams] You shouldn't be here, You didn't do anything. I've done plenty. Lord, pour out your grace on Selah. Gather your angels-- She's safe. She's free. Now I'm ready. No. You are not dying with me. Someone....the cops. Help! Not here. And not with me. With your family and your house years from now. You are my family. I've been given to you and you to me. Here is an old man for you to die with. And like the Lord I've been given a thief. Now bend your damn neck. Can you hear the singing? [muffled] The girl is gone and the cops will come, and then it's over. [gun cocking] No not him! He didn't do anything! Just let him go. I deserve this! I deserve it. [whispered] I deserve it.. I don't care about the money! You can have it! [whispered] Just let him go. Too late kid. Today you got a good man killed. Be my brother. For this I was born: to testify to truth. What is truth? [gunshot] You made me do this. [gunshot] [door slams] This is not my fault. I am innocent of this. Get the bodies into your car. Quickly. And you should find the girl. She must be killed as well. [gunshot] Idiot. [phone vibrating] Yeah. An I.D.? You're kidding. Well it doesn't make any sense. No, I never had a son. Of course I'm sure! Portland..? What year was he born? [sirens] [sirens] [birds in background] [sniff] [bed rustling] [birds in background] [squeaking] [clanging] Think we can get to the river before the sun's down? We can try. Came down this river looking for my father. What I found? Well... I didn't find anything. I'm the one who got found. Lost myself first. See that water? That sun? Feel that wind? Smell that distant rain? It's all gift. The whole world and you in it. Those beats thumping in your chest. I know you didn't pay for those. I never paid for mine. Your two eyes? Those hands? Here's what I know: There's nothing you can do to deserve this world, this life. So just bend your damn neck and receive it with some gratitude. An old man told me that gratitude would give me freedom. Don't know exactly how that works. But I know I'm grateful. And I know I'm free. |
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