A History of Violence

Two bandits travel across the American province, leaving behind numerous corpses. One day they find themselves in the quiet town of Millbrook, Indiana. In this city lives Tom Stoll, the respected owner of a small diner, and his family - his wife Edie and two children, Jack and Sarah. While attempting an armed robbery at his diner, Tom Stoll kills the bandits and becomes a local hero; his exploit is enthusiastically featured on television. The next day, mysterious people appear in Millbrook, who for some reason call Tom by the name Joey and ask him about Philadelphia.