Shooting in Vain is a 2018 independent drama film directed by Jared Januschka. The film follows Max (played by Sebastian Gregory) as he returns to his hometown years after the tragic death of his high school sweetheart, Callie (played by Alexandra Park). Max is still consumed by guilt and haunted by unanswered questions about Callie's death. He hopes to find closure by piecing together the events of the past.
As Max revisits places from his past, he experiences vivid flashbacks of his relationship with Callie and the moments leading up to her death. He reconnects with old friends, including Callie's best friend, Rachel (played by Isabel Lucas), who offers insights into what might have happened to Callie. Max also discovers a series of unsettling clues that suggest Callie may have been involved in some dangerous activities before her death.
As Max delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Callie's death, he realizes that he never really knew her as well as he thought he did. He struggles to come to terms with his role in the events that led up to her death and wonders if he could have done something to prevent it. Ultimately, Max must decide whether to let go of the past or risk everything to uncover the truth. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, guilt, and the consequences of our actions.
