Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Centenarian's Crime
The film opens with 104-year-old Amedee stealing a watch from the mayor, prompting questions about his motives.
Key Events
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Amedee's Theft — 104-year-old Amedee steals a watch from the mayor Characters: Amédée Benoît, L'agent de police
Location: Town Hall
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Flashback Begins — Amedee's life story begins to unfold Characters: Amédée Benoît, Amédée Benoît / Son père
Location: Memory Lane
Echoes of the Past
Flashbacks reveal Amedee's deep connection to the world of watch thievery and how this profession has shaped his century-long life.
Key Events
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Watch Thievery Origins — Introduction to the family watch-thievery business Characters: Amédée Benoît, Amédée Benoît / Son père, Alexandre Benoit
Location: Family Workshop
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First Heist — Amedee's first major watch theft Characters: Amédée Benoît, Alexandre Benoit, Jim Esposito
Location: Luxury Store
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Police Chase — Escape from authorities after a heist Characters: Amédée Benoît, Jim Esposito, L'agent de police
Location: City Streets
The Legacy Continues
The film explores the broader history of watch-thievery as a business, showing how knowledge and techniques are passed through generations.
Key Events
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Family Expansion — The Benoit family grows their criminal enterprise Characters: Amédée Benoît, Alexandre Benoit, Le troisième fils Benoit, Ginette
Location: Family Estate
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Mentorship — Amedee passes his skills to the next generation Characters: Amédée Benoît, Clarisse, Jim Esposito
Location: Training Room
The Final Chapter
Amedee's past and present converge as the significance of his theft becomes clear in the context of the watch-thievery business he represents.
Key Events
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Final Heist — The culmination of Amedee's life's work Characters: Amédée Benoît, Jim Esposito, Alexandre Benoit, Bobby
Location: Mayor's Residence
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Resolution — The significance of Amedee's final theft is revealed Characters: Amédée Benoît, L'agent de police, Jim Esposito
Location: Town Square
