It is summertime, and the now-healthy Pasi battles with local bureaucracy to lower the crippling taxes put on farmers. Another incoming harsh winter threatens the family’s livelihood. This time, Pasi cannot handle the pressure, leading to more drink—and a dramatic confrontation with the authorities.

Shamed by his own community, Pasi’s debilitating addiction is further stigmatized on a systematic level in this unforgettable final chapter. Like a ticking time bomb, the labyrinth of bureaucracy, along with the birth of a calf, drive Eight Deadly Shots towards its explosive, bloody conclusion.