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The denouement unfurls as Joey is forced to face the full weight of his actions while the police unravel the chaos surrounding Vic's death—accidental yet strikingly poetic when considering he, too, had participated in the initial violence against Joey and his family.
Resolution: A Costly Victory
In the aftermath, Joey becomes a vigilante hero, albeit one steeped in loss and revenge. While Sheriff Sullivan recognizes the complexity of the situation and the innocence of Joey, he decides to protect him from the fallout of his vigilante actions. The film closes with Joey and Misty driving away, a bittersweet conclusion that hints at both the healing process and the heavy toll of vengeance.