AWOL-72 (2015) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A fugitive soldier navigates surveillance, criminal captivity, and an unresolved struggle over an asset while trying to return to Laura Wilder.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Promises Under Surveillance

Conrad leaves Laura Wilder after promising to make things right and suggesting that they may become a family. Det. Adams investigates the disappearance and begins watching the house.

Key Events

• Conrad Leaves Home — Conrad Miller spends a tense morning with Laura Wilder before leaving home. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Laura Wilder's home
• Promise of Family — Conrad promises to make things right and says Apache will help them become a family. Characters: Conrad Miller, Apache Location: Laura Wilder's home
• Reyes Creek Contact — Conrad contacts an old associate about meeting at Reyes Creek. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Telephone contact
• Reassurance Call — Conrad calls Laura Wilder and reassures her about the situation. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Telephone contact
• House Investigation — Det. Adams questions Laura Wilder about Conrad's disappearance and his access to the house. Characters: Det. Adams Location: Laura Wilder's home
• Surveillance Begins — Det. Adams continues watching the house and questioning people close to Laura. Characters: Det. Adams Location: Outside Laura Wilder's home

A Dangerous Return

Conrad warns Laura that the situation is dangerous and promises to return. The investigation tightens around the house while Conrad's plans remain hidden.

Key Events

• Danger Warning — Conrad warns Laura that the situation is dangerous and tells her to prepare. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Telephone contact
• Return Promise — Conrad promises to return for Laura the next day and keep friends away from the house. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Telephone contact

The Captive Operation

Ray and Tony operate an illegal weapons and money scheme while holding Conrad after drugging him. An officer's visit increases the danger of exposure.

Key Events

• Illegal Operation — Ray and Tony manage an illegal operation involving weapons, money, and captive women. Characters: Ray, Tony, Amanda Location: Criminal holding site
• Conrad Drugged — Ray and Tony hold Conrad after drugging him. Characters: Conrad Miller, Ray, Tony Location: Criminal holding site
• Officer Raises Risk — An officer's visit threatens to expose Ray and Tony's operation. Characters: Ray, Tony Location: Criminal holding site
• Order To Dispose — Tony orders Ray to dispose of Conrad as the operation becomes more dangerous. Characters: Ray, Tony, Conrad Miller Location: Criminal holding site
• Amanda Is Abused — Amanda is treated abusively while Tony maintains control over the situation. Characters: Tony, Amanda Location: Criminal holding site

Violent Breakout

Conrad breaks free and attacks his captors. Tony tries to use Amanda against him, but her refusal helps turn the confrontation against Tony and his crew.

Key Events

• Conrad Breaks Free — Conrad breaks free from his captors and attacks them. Characters: Conrad Miller, Ray, Tony Location: Criminal holding site
• Forced Shooting — Tony forces Amanda to shoot Conrad, but she refuses to keep obeying him. Characters: Conrad Miller, Tony, Amanda Location: Criminal holding site
• Crew Is Defeated — The struggle turns deadly, and Tony and members of his crew are killed. Characters: Conrad Miller, Ray, Tony, Amanda Location: Criminal holding site
• Captives Freed — Conrad frees the captive women and gives them money before escaping. Characters: Conrad Miller, Amanda Location: Criminal holding site

The Asset Pursuit

Apache gives Conrad a bank card and urges him to return to Laura. At a bar, Myron confronts Conrad about the asset, leaving the next move unresolved.

Key Events

• Apache Provides Card — Apache gives Conrad the bank card he needs and urges him to return to Laura. Characters: Conrad Miller, Apache Location: Meeting place
• Arrival At Bar — Conrad reaches a bar after receiving the bank card. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Bar
• Gunpoint Detention — A woman attempts to detain Conrad at gunpoint. Characters: Conrad Miller Location: Bar
• Myron Reveals Tracking — Myron arrives and reveals that he has been tracking Conrad and saw the envelope exchange. Characters: Conrad Miller, Myron Location: Bar
• Asset Confrontation — Myron demands the asset while Conrad denies hurting Laura and mentions a nearby detective. Characters: Conrad Miller, Myron, Det. Adams Location: Bar
• Unresolved Next Move — The confrontation ends without resolving the truth about the asset or Conrad's next move. Characters: Conrad Miller, Myron Location: Bar

Story Breakdown

• Conrad's Hidden Departure — Conrad leaves home while promising Laura that he will repair their situation and return.
  • Family Promise — Conrad suggests that he and Laura may finally become a family and says Apache will help.
  • Reyes Creek Contact — Conrad contacts an old associate about meeting at Reyes Creek.
• The House Under Watch — Det. Adams investigates Conrad's disappearance and increases pressure around Laura's home.
  • Questioned At Home — Investigators question Laura about Conrad's disappearance and his remaining house keys.
  • Growing Surveillance — Det. Adams continues watching the house and questioning people close to Laura.
• Warnings Before Return — Conrad warns Laura about the danger and asks her to prepare for his return.
  • Dangerous Situation — Conrad tells Laura that the situation is dangerous.
  • Keep Friends Away — Conrad instructs Laura to keep her friends away from the house.
• Criminal Captivity — Ray and Tony hold Conrad inside an illegal operation involving weapons, money, and captive women.
  • Drugged And Held — Ray and Tony drug Conrad and keep him captive.
  • Exposure Threat — An officer's visit threatens to reveal the operation.
• Violent Escape — Conrad escapes captivity while Tony attempts to force Amanda into the violence.
  • Order To Kill — Tony orders Ray to dispose of Conrad.
  • Amanda Resists — Amanda refuses to continue obeying Tony when forced to shoot Conrad.
• Aftermath And Pursuit — Conrad frees the captives, receives help from Apache, and faces Myron's demand for the asset.
  • Apache's Bank Card — Apache gives Conrad the bank card he needs and urges him to return to Laura.
  • Myron's Demand — Myron confronts Conrad at a bar and demands that he surrender the asset.

Directed by

Christian Sesma

Key Cast

• Luke Goss — Conrad Miller
• RZA — Det. Adams
• Bokeem Woodbine — Myron
• Louis Mandylor — Ray
• Brooke Newton — Sam