Crossfire is the latest movie directed by Yadhu Krishnan, starring Louis Manylor as Mark Patson, Lori Pelenise as Miriam, Samm Wiechec as Alisha Patson, Lucia Vilmo as Viola, Victor Chen as Victor, and more.
In this gripping tale, Louis Manylor assumes the role of Mark Patson, a seasoned and revered Agent whose past actions to dismantle the infamous Gorilla Gang exacted a devastating toll—the loss of his beloved wife. Now, as fate would have it, his estranged daughter finds herself ensnared in a web of danger that forces Mark to rise from the shadows and confront the demons of his past once again.
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An Effort To Bridge The Gap
Mark Patson, once a brilliant and highly skilled agent renowned for his combat prowess and tactical expertise, had dedicated years of his life to the relentless pursuit of justice. His efforts in taking down notorious drug dealers and dismantling criminal organizations seemed unyielding until tragedy struck. In the midst of a fierce confrontation with the notorious Gorilla Gang in the heart of San Diego, his beloved wife Catherine was tragically lost in the crossfire. The devastating loss shattered Mark’s world, leaving him haunted by guilt and remorse. To compound his anguish, his own daughter, Alisha, severed all ties with him, laying blame on Mark for the untimely demise of her mother. The weight of his perceived failure as a husband and father was a heavy burden to bear, gnawing at his soul. Determined to reconcile with Alisha and reclaim the lost time, Mark made the decision to retire from his illustrious career, opting for a voluntary departure from the agency. His sole purpose now was to reconnect with his daughter and make amends for the past. Mark’s heart brimmed with joy as he eagerly awaited Alisha’s arrival. However, his enthusiasm was met with a cold reception. Alisha, harboring deep-seated pain and burying the memories associated with her father, approached their reunion with guarded skepticism. Her sharp words and dismissive attitude hinted at her intentions to spend the summer vacation merely as a temporary visitor in the city, harboring no intentions of reconciling with her estranged father. Alisha also has another business in the city; she’s due to meet with Stephan, a guy she has been chatting with online.
Alisha has always feared that her father’s job as a hero in the community could put their lives in danger, and she’s pleaded with him on numerous occasions to give it up and spend more time with his family. Mark has always refused her request, saying it’s not that simple. However, now he can’t help but wonder if things would have been different if he had chosen to step down from his job and if his wife Catherine would still be alive. Alisha’s encounter with Miriam, Mark’s neighbor and close friend, proves to be a turning point. Miriam comes to her rescue when she’s attacked on the street, and she’s also there to protect her from a persistent taxi driver. Alisha finds comfort in Miriam’s kindness and warmth and learns that Miriam had been like a mother to Mark after Catherine’s death, cooking for him and checking in on him often. As she observes her father struggling with alcohol to numb his pain, Alisha begins to feel empathy for him, realizing that he’s still mourning the loss of his wife.
‘Crossfire’ Ending
Mark’s heart pounded as he read the results of the number plate search on the car that had tried to run over his daughter. The culprit turned out to be a rookie drug peddler, but Mark knew the danger wasn’t over. Soon enough, his fears were confirmed when someone deliberately placed nails on the road, causing Mark’s car to crash and Miriam and Alisha to be knocked unconscious. As they recovered in the hospital, Mark couldn’t shake the feeling that this was no mere coincidence. Someone was targeting his family, and he needed to find out who before it was too late. Desperate for a distraction, Mark began to reminisce with Alisha about his wife, Catherine. He told her how they met and fell in love, and Alisha finally started to see her father in a new light. But when she asked about a mysterious picture Mark had been keeping with his case files, he clammed up. It was clear that whatever was in that picture was connected to the danger his family was facing, and Mark wasn’t ready to reveal it just yet. As the troubles kept piling up, Alisha found herself in a terrifying situation at a club where men tried to harm her. Mark, however, was quick to act, rushing in to rescue her from the danger. Spending time with Miriam had shown Alisha a different side of her father, someone who was selfless and always putting others before himself. Miriam had shared stories of how Mark had helped her in her time of need, not just financially but also emotionally, and even invested in her organization so she could continue to pay it forward. Alisha began to see her father in a new light, understanding the true depth of his kindness and bravery. But she also saw the toll it was taking on him as he struggled to cope with the loss of her mother and the dangers that seemed to be closing in around them. Mark also couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was targeting his family. He sought out his former colleagues at the office, providing them with CCTV footage of the suspicious man who had previously tried to run over Alisha, now caught circling their home. Unfortunately, when Mark was away trying to uncover the truth, a mysterious man appeared at Alisha’s doorstep and ruthlessly murdered Stephan, her date for the evening. Hearing the commotion, Miriam went to check on Alisha, but she, too, fell victim to the killer’s evil intentions. Despite her efforts to protect herself, the intruder managed to break into the house and began to strangle Alisha. In a heart-pounding moment, Mark arrived just in the nick of time and swiftly put an end to the attacker’s violent rampage by taking aim and pulling the trigger. In the movie’s final moment, we see Alisha enjoying his dad’s company, implying she has finally forgiven her.