Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Jude Mulvey is introduced as a young man suffering from cystic fibrosis. He rejects the prospect of dying in a hospital bed.

Jude Has Cystic Fibrosis — Jude Mulvey is introduced as a young man suffering from cystic fibrosis. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference
Jude Faces Mortality — Jude's illness establishes the threat of an early death. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference
Hospital Death Rejected — Jude does not want to die in a hospital bed. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Hospital
Criminal Coping Strategy — Jude turns to criminal activity as a way of coping with his disease. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference

Jude uses criminal activity as a way to cope with his disease. He becomes a criminal mastermind who steals from other lawbreakers.

Criminal Coping Strategy — Jude turns to criminal activity as a way of coping with his disease. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference
Jude Becomes Mastermind — Jude takes up the occupation of being a criminal mastermind. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference
Targets Other Lawbreakers — Jude's criminal strategy focuses on stealing from other lawbreakers. Characters: Jude Mulvey Location: Not specified in the reference
Scott Becomes Partner — Scott Lee is established as Jude's partner in the criminal activities. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference

Scott Lee operates as Jude's partner. Together, they rob criminal hangouts and drug dens.

Scott Becomes Partner — Scott Lee is established as Jude's partner in the criminal activities. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference
Criminal Partnership Operates — Jude and Scott work together as partners during their robberies. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference
Hangout Robbery — Jude and Scott rob a hangout used by criminals. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Criminal hangout
Drug Den Robbery — The partners also rob drug dens as part of their criminal work. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Drug den
Criminal Operations Continue — Their operations continue across criminal hangouts and drug dens. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Criminal hangouts and drug dens

Jude and Scott continue targeting criminals until they cross the wrong bad guy. That encounter begins the film's central adventure.

Criminal Operations Continue — Their operations continue across criminal hangouts and drug dens. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Criminal hangouts and drug dens
Risky Targets Chosen — The partners continue targeting people involved in criminal activity. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference
The Wrong Bad Guy — Jude and Scott cross the wrong bad guy during their criminal activities. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference
Adventure Begins — Crossing the wrong bad guy launches the film's central adventure. Characters: Jude Mulvey, Scott Lee Location: Not specified in the reference

Story Breakdown

Jude's Illness — Jude's cystic fibrosis shapes his view of life and death.
- Cystic Fibrosis — Jude is suffering from cystic fibrosis.
- Fear Of Hospital Death — Jude does not want to die in a hospital bed.
Criminal Coping — Jude turns to crime as a way of coping with his disease.
- Coping Through Crime — Criminal activity becomes Jude's response to his illness.
- Mastermind Identity — Jude takes up the occupation of criminal mastermind.
Criminal Targets — Jude's criminal strategy is directed at other lawbreakers.
- Stealing From Criminals — Jude steals from people who are themselves lawbreakers.
- Dangerous Targets — His targets belong to the criminal world.
Scott's Partnership — Scott Lee works alongside Jude during the criminal operations.
- Criminal Partner — Scott is identified as Jude's partner.
- Shared Operations — Jude and Scott rob criminal locations together.
Robbery Operations — The partners carry out robberies at locations connected to criminals.
- Criminal Hangouts — Jude and Scott rob hangouts.
- Drug Dens — They also rob drug dens.
Dangerous Crossing — The partners' activities lead them into conflict with the wrong bad guy.
- Wrong Bad Guy — Jude and Scott cross the wrong bad guy.
- Adventure Begins — That crossing starts the film's central adventure.