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: 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

: To protect his family and career, Avery uses his knowledge of this corruption to pivot into politics, eventually rising to become the District Attorney. Act III: The Inherited Legacy

The final act jumps 15 years into the future, following the two men's teenage sons, (Dane DeHaan) and AJ (Emory Cohen). The Place Beyond the Pines

: Avery discovers deep-seated corruption within his department, led by Detective Deluca (Ray Liotta).

: Desperate to provide for the son he never knew, Luke quits the carnival and takes a job as a mechanic. : His luck runs out during a botched

: 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.

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: 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.