The story centers on Charles Schine (Clive Owen), a Chicago advertising executive struggling with a stagnant marriage and the heavy financial burden of his daughter’s medical bills. His life takes a sharp turn when he misses his usual commuter train and meets Lucinda Harris (Jennifer Aniston), a charming financial adviser who is also married.
Fearing the exposure of their affair to their respective spouses, they choose not to report the crime to the police. This decision proves fatal as LaRoche begins to blackmail Charles, demanding exorbitant sums of money. Charles's life completely unravels as he drains his daughter's medical fund and his own savings to pay off the ruthless extortionist. The Twist and Resolution Derailed (2005)
Charles is pushed to extreme, violent lengths to protect his family and secrets, blurring the line between victim and criminal. The story centers on Charles Schine (Clive Owen),