Crypto 2019

A young banker from Wall Street, Martin (Beau Knapp), finds himself demoted and sent back to his hometown, where he becomes embroiled in a complex investigation that reveals deep-rooted corruption and fraud in Upstate New York. Struggling to balance his personal and professional life, Martin, who works at OmniBank in NYC, is known for his rigorous compliance standards. His steadfast approach has not endeared him to his superiors, particularly Bernard (Seán Cullen), who believes that Martin’s thorough AML inquiries are hindering potential lucrative deals with large firms.

In a pivotal moment, Martin’s investigations into a company with $7 billion in revenues flag suspicious transactions involving money moving through encrypted accounts. His uncompromising stance leads to his reassignment to a local OmniBank branch—ironically located in the town where he grew up. Here, he reunites with Earl (Jeremie Harris), an old friend and local convenience store owner, who also dabbles in Bitcoin trading and mining.

As Martin settles into his role, he realizes that his return home is fraught with personal conflicts. His brother Caleb (Luke Hemsworth) harbors resentment towards Martin for abandoning the family a decade earlier to pursue his career in the city. Meanwhile, Katie (Alexis Bledel) works at a local art gallery that becomes Martin’s first case at the new branch, completely unaware of the treacherous path that lies ahead. Tensions escalate as Ted (Vincent Kartheiser), the gallery’s accountant, seems to have dubious connections to the art community, while Penelope (Malaya Rivera Drew), the gallery franchise owner, is revealed to be a mere figurehead.

Martin soon discovers the financial troubles facing his family’s farm and, despite his father’s unwillingness to cooperate, he pushes for solutions. Upon further inquiry, shocking revelations about the gallery’s financial dealings come to light. The previous AML officer, Janice (Marsha Dietlein), who is now fighting cancer, shares critical information about the gallery’s financial entanglements before she is abruptly killed.

As the investigation intensifies, Martin learns that OmniBank has made significant cryptocurrency investments linked to a Canadian company named Carcasse, further complicating his quest for truth. With mounting pressure, Martin encounters threats from shadowy figures connected to the Russian mafia, revealing the dangerous power dynamics at play.

In a moment of urgent realization, Penelope warns Martin that he is asking “very uncomfortable questions” and fears for her life, leading to a harrowing chain of events that culminates in tragedy.

Faced with peril, Martin finds himself racing against time as Earl’s store is set ablaze and he uncovers evidence of a conspiracy involving both his family and the art gallery. As threats against his life escalate, Martin must confront painful family dynamics and the reality of past decisions while simultaneously unraveling a nefarious plot that threatens to claim both his career and his loved ones.

In a dramatic twist, Caleb reveals that their father, Martin Sr. (Kurt Russell), has been kidnapped, urging Martin to act quickly to secure their father’s release. The story weaves through unexpected alliances and betrayal, ultimately leading to an explosive climax where law enforcement intervenes just in time, revealing the intricate web of deceit that ties his family’s legacy to the very crimes he’s fighting against. In the end, Martin’s relentless pursuit of justice not only seeks to clear his family’s name but also to restore his own sense of belonging and integrity.