: His luck runs out during a botched heist, leading to a fateful encounter with rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper). In a moment of panic, Avery fatally shoots Luke. Act II: The Hero’s Guilt
: Encouraged by his employer, Robin (Ben Mendelsohn), Luke uses his riding skills to begin a series of high-stakes bank robberies to support his new family. The Place Beyond the Pines
: The two boys unknowingly become friends, bonded by drug use and a shared sense of alienation. : His luck runs out during a botched
: Jason eventually uncovers the truth about his father’s death and Avery's role in it. This leads to a tense confrontation where Jason holds Avery at gunpoint in the woods. Robin (Ben Mendelsohn)