I regret, but in the Recapy metadata for Other People’s Things there are no specific scenes or plot details that clearly explain exactly what pushes Vigo from debt into full-on criminal schemes.
However, based on the summary we do have, here’s a grounded inference plus what to look out for (or verify if you see the film):
Inferred Triggers for Vigo’s Escalation
-
Overwhelming financial pressure — Vigo is burdened by bills and mounting debt, which sets up a situation where legal means feel insufficient.
-
Relationships under stress — His girlfriend’s relationship becomes more strained and oppressive, compounding his emotional desperation and potentially pushing him toward riskier moves.
-
Desire to maintain a façade — After meeting Marija, who represents a high society world, Vigo begins to project an image that isn’t his reality. To keep up appearances, he likely feels he must find more money, by any means.
-
Lack of viable alternatives — Working all day in a hated job, with debt and strained personal life, he may see crime as the only way out or the only way forward toward something better.
If you want, I can track down script excerpts or reviews that give exact turning points—moments when he decides to break the law (first theft, etc.)—if you’re looking for spoiler-level detail.
Sources
Provider metadata
Tap to read source excerpt