Clear History (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A disgraced former partner hides behind a new identity, pursues revenge, and discovers that humiliation and financial loss do not justify destroying his future.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Billion Dollar Grudge

Nathan loses his position after opposing the name of Haney's electric car. When the car succeeds, he loses a potential billion-dollar share and becomes publicly ridiculed.

Key Events

• The Howard Dispute — Nathan objects to naming Haney's electric car after Howard. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney Location: San Jose, California
• The Severance Package — Nathan accepts severance and cuts ties with Haney's company. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney Location: Haney's company
• The Howard Succeeds — The Howard becomes a huge success, costing Nathan a billion-dollar share. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney Location: San Jose, California

A False Life On The Island

A decade later, Nathan lives as Rolly DaVore on Martha's Vineyard and forms a new social circle. His awkward behavior damages Jaspar and Jennifer's romance while old rumors about Wendy unsettle him.

Key Events

• Rolly Rebuilds His Life — Ten years later, Nathan lives as Rolly and forms new local connections. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Frank, Wendy, McKenzie Location: Martha's Vineyard
• Birthday Party Punch — A loud welcome startles Rolly, who punches Jaspar at the party. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Frank, Jaspar Location: Martha's Vineyard birthday party
• Jennifer Loses Patience — Rolly's dating advice damages Jennifer's budding relationship with Jaspar. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Jennifer, Jaspar Location: Martha's Vineyard
• Chicago Rumors Spread — Rolly hears rumors about Wendy and Chicago's earlier concert visit. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Wendy Location: Martha's Vineyard

The Mansion Revenge

Haney's arrival revives Nathan's resentment, leading him to plan the destruction of the new mansion. Frank, Joe, Rags, McKenzie, and Tibor become connected to the scheme through introductions, construction access, and the detonator.

Key Events

• Haney Arrives — Haney and Rhonda arrive while McKenzie oversees their mansion project. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney, Rhonda, McKenzie Location: Martha's Vineyard
• Revenge Takes Shape — Inspired by The Fountainhead, Rolly decides to destroy Haney's mansion. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Frank, Joe Stumpo, Rags Location: Martha's Vineyard
• The Construction Infiltration — Rolly persuades foreman McKenzie to add him to the construction crew. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, McKenzie Location: Haney's mansion construction site
• Tibor Sells A Detonator — Rolly pays Tibor $1,000 for a detonator. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Tibor Location: Martha's Vineyard
• The Howard Fender Bender — Rolly damages Tibor's new Howard, and Tibor demands payment. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Tibor Location: Martha's Vineyard road
• Jaspar Discovers Rolly — Jaspar discovers Rolly's true identity and threatens to expose him. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Jaspar, Jennifer Location: Martha's Vineyard
• Jennifer Chooses Tibor — Jennifer takes up with Tibor, angering Jaspar. Characters: Jennifer, Jaspar, Tibor Location: Martha's Vineyard
• Rhonda Rejects Rolly — During an argument over moving a car, Rolly kisses Rhonda and is rejected. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Rhonda Location: Haney residence

A Gift Too Late

Nathan mistakes Rhonda's friendliness for attraction and is rejected. During Chicago's concert, Haney offers to repay the lost billion dollars, but the mansion plot continues beyond Nathan's control.

Key Events

• The Concert Detonation Plan — The conspirators schedule the mansion's destruction during Chicago's concert. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Joe Stumpo, Rags Location: Haney's mansion
• Chicago Confirms Wendy's Past — Chicago members confirm that Wendy had performed oral sex for two of them. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Wendy Location: Chicago concert
• Haney Offers The Billion — Haney embraces Rolly and offers to compensate him for the lost share. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney, Rhonda Location: Chicago concert
• The Mansion Explodes — Rolly arrives too late; the mansion explodes as a bus of children arrives. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Will Haney, Joe Stumpo, Rags Location: Haney's mansion

Life After The Blast

The mansion explodes as a bus of children arrives, and the three conspirators serve three years in prison. After release, Nathan returns to the island, reconnects with Frank, and begins a possible relationship with Jennifer.

Key Events

• Return To The Vineyard — After prison, Rolly reunites with Frank, meets Jennifer, and returns to his social circle. Characters: Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore, Frank, Jennifer, Wendy, Will Haney, Rhonda Location: Martha's Vineyard

Story Breakdown

• The Original Grudge — Nathan's conflict with Will begins during the launch of the Howard electric car and becomes tied to an enormous lost fortune.
  • Naming Dispute — Nathan objects to naming the electric car after Haney's son.
  • Lost Billion — The successful Howard leaves Nathan without what would have been his billion-dollar share.
• Rolly's New Identity — Nathan changes his name and moves to Martha's Vineyard, attempting to replace his disgraced past with a new social life.
  • Island Acquaintances — Frank, Wendy, and McKenzie become part of Rolly's new circle.
  • Birthday Disaster — Rolly punches Jaspar and creates suspicion and resentment.
• Broken Local Romances — Rolly's intrusive behavior destabilizes relationships and turns private rumors into personal conflicts.
  • Jaspar And Jennifer — Rolly's advice damages their budding romance.
  • Tibor's Rivalry — Jennifer dates Tibor, provoking Jaspar's anger.
• The Revenge Scheme — Haney's arrival causes Rolly to revive his anger and organize a plan to destroy the mansion.
  • Construction Infiltration — Rolly joins McKenzie's crew to gain access to the building site.
  • Explosives Team — Frank connects Rolly with Joe Stumpo and Rags.
• False Hopes Collapse — Rolly misreads Rhonda's attention while the identity threat and concert revelations increase pressure.
  • Rhonda Rejects Rolly — Rhonda is repulsed after Rolly kisses her.
  • Identity Exposed — Jaspar threatens to reveal that Rolly is Nathan Flomm.
• The Explosion And Return — Haney offers reconciliation too late to stop the criminal plan, which ends in destruction, prison, and an uneasy new beginning.
  • Haney's Offer — Haney embraces Nathan and offers to pay the lost billion dollars.
  • Prison And Renewal — After the mansion explodes and prison time, Nathan returns to Frank and considers dating Jennifer.

Directed by

Greg Mottola

Key Cast

• Larry David — Nathan Flomm / Rolly DaVore
• Jon Hamm — Will Haney
• Kate Hudson — Rhonda
• Eva Mendes — Jennifer
• Danny McBride — Frank