: Ultimately, Jason chooses to break the cycle of violence by sparing Avery. The film concludes with Jason buying a motorcycle and riding off, paralleling his father's life while attempting to forge his own path.
: 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
: 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 : Ultimately, Jason chooses to break the cycle