The movie 'Hostage', a crime thriller starring Bruce Willis, was released in theaters.
Jeff Talley, a former LAPD hostage negotiator, takes a job as the police chief in a quiet coastal town in California to leave his troubled past behind.
Three criminals break into the Lester family's home attempting a ransom exchange and end up holding the family hostage, including their children.
Chief Jeff Talley responds to the hostage situation, attempting to negotiate with the criminals and protect the hostages.
It is uncovered that the criminals are connected to a major Los Angeles crime syndicate, raising the stakes of the hostage crisis.
Jeff struggles with flashbacks to a previous failed negotiation where a child was killed, impacting his approach to the current crisis.
The situation deteriorates as the criminals threaten to hurt the hostages, forcing Talley to make difficult tactical decisions.
Using negotiation skills and tactical intervention, Talley manages to safely rescue the hostages and apprehend the criminals.
The town begins recovery, and Jeff comes to terms with his past while strengthening his family relationships.
