Close (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A protection mission becomes a survival alliance as Sam and Zoe uncover corruption, corporate blackmail, and threats surrounding Hassine Mining.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Inheritance and Protection

Zoe inherits her father's shares in Hassine Mining, angering Rima and destabilizing the family hierarchy. Rima hires Sam to protect Zoe during the Morocco trip.

Key Events

• South Sudan Vehicle Attack — Sam saves two journalists when insurgents attack their vehicle during a routine mission. Characters: Sam Carlson Location: South Sudan
• Zoe Inherits Company Shares — Zoe learns she has inherited all of her father's shares in Hassine Mining. Characters: Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine Location: Hassine Mining
• Rima Demands Morocco Trip — Rima requires Zoe to accompany her to the family house in Morocco. Characters: Rima Hassine, Zoe Tanner Location: Hassine Mining
• Sam Takes Protection Job — Rima hires Sam as Zoe's bodyguard for the trip. Characters: Sam Carlson, Rima Hassine, Zoe Tanner Location: Morocco

The Kasbah Lockdown

The family arrives at the fortified kasbah, where the security system is breached. Armed intruders kill security personnel and force Sam and Zoe into a desperate escape.

Key Events

• Fortified Family Kasbah — The group arrives at the fortified family safehouse guarded by Alik. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine, Alik Location: Morocco
• Zoe Extends Sam's Stay — Zoe demands that Sam remain for the full paid period and stay overnight. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Family kasbah
• Safehouse Security Breach — The security system is breached, locking down the property and trapping its inhabitants. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine, Alik Location: Family kasbah
• Attackers Storm The Kasbah — Armed intruders kill members of the security team and advance toward Zoe's room. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Alik Location: Family kasbah
• Alik Is Killed — The attackers kill Alik while making their way to Zoe's room. Characters: Alik, Zoe Tanner Location: Family kasbah

Flight Through Casablanca

Sam discovers that the responding officers intend to take Zoe to a private address. After escaping and hiding in a hotel, they face another violent attempt to seize Zoe.

Key Events

• Escape From False Police — Sam disarms police officers after Zoe realizes they intend to take them to a private address. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca outskirts
• Zoe Shoots An Officer — Zoe uses Sam's sidearm to shoot one of the officers during their escape. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca outskirts
• Casablanca Hotel Refuge — Sam and Zoe take refuge in a hotel as news sends Hassine Mining shares downward. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca hotel
• Escape Plan Takes Shape — Sam promises to get Zoe out of the country through Tangier and a ferry to Spain. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca hotel
• Hotel Ambush — Armed men ambush the hotel and attempt to take Zoe. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca hotel
• Sam Defeats The Attackers — Sam saves Zoe by brutally fighting and killing two attackers. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Casablanca hotel

Secrets Around The Deal

Unable to leave without passports, Sam and Zoe investigate a suspicious police officer linked to Rima. Corporate threats, the mining negotiations, and Sam's personal history deepen the uncertainty.

Key Events

• Marina Pursuit Begins — Sam and Zoe see Rima with a suspicious man and follow him toward a local marina. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine Location: Hassine Mining headquarters
• Police Identity Revealed — Sam kills the suspicious man with a fishing hook; his wallet identifies him as a police officer. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Local marina
• Sikong Threatens Zoe — A Sikong representative threatens Zoe while confronting Rima during negotiations. Characters: Rima Hassine, Zoe Tanner Location: Mining negotiation venue
• Sam's Past Is Disclosed — Zoe learns that Sam placed a child for adoption at age sixteen. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Abandoned safehouse
• Rima Abandons The Deal — Rima receives a security notification on her phone and leaves before signing the mining deal. Characters: Rima Hassine Location: Mining negotiation venue

Blackmail And Rescue

Rima reveals that Sikong has been blackmailing her and denies responsibility for the attacks. Sam and Zoe protect Rima during the final assault before Sam departs.

Key Events

• Rima Abandons The Deal — Rima receives a security notification on her phone and leaves before signing the mining deal. Characters: Rima Hassine Location: Mining negotiation venue
• Police Surround The House — Corrupt police surround the house and refuse entry to a Casablanca detective working with Rima. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine Location: Family safehouse
• Rima Reveals The Blackmail — Rima arrives by helicopter and tells Zoe that Sikong has been blackmailing her. Characters: Rima Hassine, Zoe Tanner, Sam Carlson Location: Family safehouse
• Final Safehouse Assault — Mercenaries and corrupt officers attack Rima, while Sam and Zoe intervene to protect her. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner, Rima Hassine Location: Family safehouse
• Sam Leaves Morocco — With Zoe and Rima safe, Sam leaves for home and promises Zoe she will call her daughter. Characters: Sam Carlson, Zoe Tanner Location: Morocco

Story Breakdown

• Inheritance Dispute — Zoe's inheritance destabilizes the family and corporate power structure.
  • Shares Transfer — Zoe receives all of her father's shares in Hassine Mining.
  • Rima's Anger — Rima reacts angrily because she has taken over as CEO.
• Protection Assignment — Rima hires Sam to escort and protect Zoe in Morocco.
  • Morocco Journey — Rima requires Zoe to accompany her while completing the mining deal.
  • Kasbah Arrival — Sam, Zoe, and Rima reach the fortified family house.
• Kasbah Attack — A compromised security system enables armed intruders to attack the household.
  • System Breach — The safehouse locks down after its security system is breached.
  • Alik's Death — The attackers kill Alik while advancing toward Zoe's room.
• Casablanca Escape — Sam and Zoe evade corrupt officers and hide while planning to leave Morocco.
  • False Police Transfer — Zoe overhears that the officers intend to use a private address.
  • Hotel Ambush — Armed men attack the hotel and Sam fights to save Zoe.
• Corporate Investigation — The protagonists investigate connections between Rima, the police, and the mining deal.
  • Marina Pursuit — Sam and Zoe follow a suspicious man from Rima's car park meeting.
  • Police Wallet — The man's wallet and security login details expose a deeper conspiracy.
• Blackmail Confrontation — Rima's explanation reframes the apparent betrayal and leads into the final rescue.
  • Sikong Pressure — Sikong threatens Zoe and blackmails Rima over the mining deal.
  • Safehouse Rescue — Sam and Zoe save Rima from mercenaries and corrupt police.

Directed by

Vicky Jewson

Key Cast

• Noomi Rapace — Sam Carlson
• Sophie Nélisse — Zoe Tanner
• Indira Varma — Rima Hassine
• Eoin Macken — Conall Sinclair
• Akin Gazi — Alik