The emotional engine of Sleepless is the bond between Vincent and Thomas. Every gunfight, every double-cross, every brutal interrogation is a love letter from a father trying to redeem himself. Thomas, who is bright and sensitive, knows his father is a liar and a thief, but he also knows he is loved. In one quiet moment amidst the chaos, Thomas asks, “Are you a good guy or a bad guy?” Vincent’s answer—a tearful “I’m your father”—sums up the film’s thesis: love is messy, complicated, and often not virtuous. Their relationship is the film’s true romantic storyline—a pact of blood and loyalty that trumps all other allegiances.

These begin and end with a kiss or a bullet:

In the extended cut, Vincent’s ex-wife and his almost-lover share a 10-second look in a hospital hallway. The director called it “the beginning of a beautiful, off-screen relationship.” Fans agreed.

: After coming out to his mother, Kean moves in with Maita. His romantic arc follows his attempt to find a new connection through . Sleepless Nights (2016–2017)