My Son 2019

Edmond Murray (James McAvoy), an emotionally distant father, receives the distressing news of his son Ethan’s disappearance and rushes to the scene where he reunites with his ex-wife Joan (Claire Foy) in a moment of anguish. As the police begin their investigation, Edmond joins the search effort before being questioned himself.

The tension between Edmond and his ex-wife’s new partner, Frank, is palpable as Edmond visits their home, only to discover that Frank has been secretly planning for their future without making any provisions for Ethan’s well-being. His ire further fueled by the discovery of a Valium tablet in Joan’s possession, Edmond becomes increasingly confrontational and accuses Frank of being complicit in his son’s disappearance. The argument escalates into a physical confrontation, leaving Frank unconscious and Edmond feeling guilty but unrepentant.

Edmond’s subsequent arrest and release without charges only add to the sense of desperation as he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Ethan’s vanishing act. His investigation takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a series of videos on Frank’s phone that hint at a sinister plot unfolding in the days leading up to Ethan’s disappearance.

As Edmond delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes convinced that his ex-wife’s new partner is hiding something and sets out to uncover the truth. He enlists the help of Joan’s brother, an insurance expert, to track down the owner of a mysterious vehicle that appears in the videos. The trail leads Edmond to a secluded location where he confronts a stranger who reveals a shocking secret: he is responsible for sending pictures of children outside schools to interested kidnappers.

The revelations send Edmond into a tailspin as he becomes determined to rescue his son and bring the perpetrators to justice. With his trusty crowbar by his side, Edmond takes down the captors, locates Ethan, and relays their location to Joan and Inspector Roy. The family’s reunion is short-lived, however, as they are forced to make a narrow escape from their pursuers. In the chaos that follows, Edmond finds himself gravely injured and veering off the road in a desperate attempt to protect his loved ones. Ultimately, it is Joan and Ethan who manage to evade danger and find safety with Inspector Roy’s help.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the serene landscape, Joan and Edmond (actor name) stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ethan, their eyes fixed on the tiny RC quad copter soaring above the water’s edge. The majestic mountains loom in the distance, their rugged peaks reaching for the stars as Roy bids his son a tearful farewell, his voice heavy with the weight of nostalgia. Meanwhile, the quad copter’s propellers whirl through the air, its miniature form a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between freedom and captivity.

As the trio departs into the fading light, Roy’s parting words serve as a sobering reminder that justice is not always swift or certain. The looming specter of criminal charges still pending hangs in the balance, threatening to upend the lives of those affected. Yet, even amidst this uncertainty, there exists a glimmer of hope - for Edmond’s actions have set in motion a chain reaction that will soon lead to the arrest and prosecution of an even greater network of kidnappers, their nefarious schemes finally brought to light. As the camera pans out, the serene landscape gives way to a sense of possibility, as the characters disappear into the distance, their futures forever changed by the events that have transpired.