He was not called The Adjuster for no reason. Matteo stood up not just for his sister’s death but for the other victims of the ruthless insurance system. As a brother and a concerned citizen, he declared an unstoppable war. Witness how Matteo Leone and Emilia Leone shone in this newly released ReelShort exclusive!

• Part 1. Breaking Down The Adjuster Movie Plot
• Part 2. Faces Of Vengeance: Matteo Leone and Emilia Leone’s Roles
• Part 3: Why You Should Not Miss The Adjuster Movie
• Part 4: What The Adjuster Characters Teach Us About Life

Part 1. Breaking Down The Adjuster Movie Plot

Life had been so hard for Matteo Leone since he lost his parents. He had been the breadwinner and the only one supporting her little sister, Emilia. Standing as her guardian, he wanted to provide everything just to make ends meet. But his world shattered when he learned about Emilia’s terminal illness, final-stage leukemia.

Being a nine-year-old girl. Emilia was full of dreams and aspirations. Hopeful that she would still recover, Matteo promised that he would do everything to save her. But since her condition was serious, it required ample attention and an expensive surgery. It was something that bombarded Matteo to the core.

Desperate to pay for the entire medication, Matteo turned to Emilia’s health insurance, DB Health. It was known to be the best provider in the country. Yet they were refused, due to the high cost that the hospital was asking. As a last hope, he wrote personally to Randall Thornwald, the owner and CEO.

Matteo pleaded to save the innocent child’s life. But still, Randall denied his request. Until the worst thing happened, Emilia died helplessly. His world collapsed. He could not accept the fact that the only family he had left him. Emilia was his life, his inspiration. If only the insurance company had granted the financial support, her life might have been saved.

While in deep agony, something inside him snapped. It was like a calling. He had to stand up and fight for the justice that Emilia deserved. Everything was perfectly planned until the day had come. He killed Randall by shooting his body while in disguise. Many people who were also victims of unfair insurance policies rejoiced.

He was called The Adjuster by many. It was not only about his sister’s death now. He aimed to rise above and exploit the anomalies that corrupted business owners had. However, as the authorities started to learn about his true identity, things became hard for Matteo. Could he still succeed with his plans? Or would the system silence him like what happened to Emilia?

Part 2. Faces Of Vengeance: Matteo Leone and Emilia Leone’s Roles

2.1 Who is Matteo Leone?

Meet Matteo Leone, the brave and clever male lead in the ReelShort drama, The Adjuster. At the age of 26, Matteo had carried such a heavy responsibility since their parents passed away. When Emilia died, he promised himself to fight for his rights. He could not just let the anomalous executives reign.

From being an auto mechanic, he chose to be a mysterious hitman. At first, he targeted Randall, the ruthless insurance company CEO who let Emilia die. When he successfully killed him, he then helped the other victims to get the justice they all deserved. He had a profound reason for doing it, even if it might risk his own life.

You might be wondering who this gorgeous-looking man was. He was none other than Evan Brown, an American actor and writer. Guess what? His versatility was unquestioned. Aside from being an action star, he also appeared in ReelShort’s romantic series like Betraying My Billionaire Husband, The Quarterback Next Door and  Fake it Till You Love Me.

2.2 Who is Emilia Leone?

Let us get to know Emilia Leone! She was the younger sister of Matteo and the light that fueled his drive to fight the despicable healthcare system. Since she was a baby, Matteo was the one who took care of her after their parents died. With that, he considered him a blessing from above, a precious part of his life. She was like a compass, his calm during tough times.

However, fate had a bitter plan for Emilia, and she was diagnosed with final-stage leukemia. She might still be living and had been given a chance if she had only undergone the surgery. But with its expensive cost, they were not able to afford it. Blaming the unfair and ruthless insurance CEO, Emilia eventually passed away.

Who would have thought that this charming girl was a versatile child actress who won the 44^th Young Artist Academy Awards.? Introducing, Ava Michele Hyl! She was based in New York City, an actress in both TV and theatre. She was chosen to play the role of Young Rosa and Bella in the Original Broadway Musical Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard.

Part 3: Why You Should Not Miss The Adjuster Movie

3.1 When Mateo Lost Emilia

During Emilia’s last breath, Matteo held her sister’s hand. It was the hardest moment for him, seeing her quietly slip away. Emilia began to struggle as tears uncontrollably fell from his eyes. Until the monitor flatlined, and she let go of his hand. From that moment on, the rage ignited in his heart, making a promise to avenge Randall.

3.2 Randall’s Satisfying Assassination

While Randall was walking down the empty boulevard, Matteo calmly watched him from afar. It was one sun shiny day, a perfect moment for him to take what was supposed to be for Emilia. Seconds later, while wearing a protective hoodie, he faced the ruthless CEO and shot him. Several gunshots echoed until Randall slumped down the concrete pavement, lifeless.  

3.3 Mateo Claiming Justice

Matteo was not sorry for what he did to Randall. There was no single regret as he also exposed the anomalies of every corrupt businessman around the city. The oppressed and voiceless victims were now heard, thanks to Matteo’s fearless leadership. The government took appropriate actions and held DB Health accountable for all the harm it caused.

Part 4: What The Adjuster Characters Teach Us About Life

4.1 Change Requires Sacrifice

Behind Matteo’s journey as a loving brother, there were certain lessons that we could take away. But there was one thing that stood up among them. And it was, claiming justice was never an easy thing. For Matteo, what he did was deeply personal. Even if it meant giving out his life, he would do it.

He chose to be a vigilante and walked into a dangerous path. He was aware that going against the wealthy tycoons and officials would lead him to big trouble. But it was nothing on him. What was important was to gain justice and help the helpless citizens. He risked consequences over convenience.

4.2 Fight For Your Right

Matteo made us realise that we deserve to live an equal life. We should know how to speak up for ourselves, whether it’s our right to vote or to claim justice. Sometimes, those entities had to be fought for. When Matteo lost Emilia, it was an eye-opener for him to aim for a change. Instead of receiving help, Emilia was refused and eventually died.

In real life, we could also apply this lesson. If we are being disrespected and trumped on, we should know how to fight back. However, we also should know how to choose our own battles. Just like Matteo, he did it for the most important person in his life. At the end of the day, it is about saving what matters most when no one else will.