Gail's 10th birthday party was disrupted when her father failed to show up, having promised her a special gift. As she waits, she imagines him stopping to pick up a custom pool cue, but her excitement turns to worry as the sound of screeching tires interrupts her thoughts. She sees her father being attacked by a stranger, who yells "Dirty dogs must die!" before Gail rushes to her father's side as he lies dying, urging her to "have faith" and become a champion.
9-Ball
A talented young woman pursues a career in professional pool, but her astute and seasoned uncle has a different vision for her exceptional skills.