After Yang

Jake and Kyra have formed a loving family with their adopted daughter, Mika, and a robotic teenage boy named Yang. Yang was designed as a cultural unit to help Mika explore her Chinese heritage through storytelling and shared experiences.

The family's dynamics shift dramatically after a family dance competition where Yang suddenly becomes unresponsive. This unexpected incident starts a cascade of events that challenge their family bonds.

After Yang's malfunction, Jake and Kyra discover that he is out of warranty because he was purchased from a defunct reseller called Second Siblings instead of his original manufacturer. This revelation adds stress as they now face the challenge of repairing Yang without any manufacturer support.

Struggling financially, Jake turns to Quick Fix, a local repair shop. After examining Yang, the technician informs Jake that Yang's computing core has failed and must be replaced, warning that his body is likely to self-destruct soon.

Despite Kyra's advice to allow Mika to grieve and let go, Jake resolves to find a way to repair Yang. He feels that restoring Yang is crucial to helping Mika cope with the potential loss of her beloved brother.

A poignant flashback shows Yang comforting young Mika, reassuring her of her special place in their family. This memory deepens Jake's resolve to save Yang and highlights the emotional connection between them.

Jake seeks out Russ, a backstreet technician who is willing to repair Yang’s core against the manufacturer's terms. During the process, Russ uncovers what appears to be a hidden camera inside Yang.

Jake takes the hidden device, which Russ identified as a camera, to museum expert Cleo. She reveals it is Yang's memory bank, filled with recordings of experiences that the manufacturer has hidden, raising more questions about Yang's past.

As Jake reviews Yang's memories, he sees moments featuring an unidentified blonde woman, prompting further investigation. He visits locations from these memories, uncovering clues about a mysterious young woman named Ada.

Upon meeting Ada, Jake learns she was a clone who visited Yang while the family was away. Ada confirms her relationship with Yang, complicating Jake's understanding of Yang's experiences and memories.

As Yang's situation worsens, Jake and Kyra grapple with the decision to donate Yang to a museum. This contemplation brings them to confront their emotions and the implications of preserving Yang's memories.

The family, along with Ada, shares a heart-wrenching goodbye to Yang's lifeless body. This moment is laden with emotions and memories, as they try to process their impending loss.

Jake continues his search for Yang's origins and encounters Nancy, who reveals she had also purchased Yang from Second Siblings but returned him after just five days. This discovery adds layers to Yang's backstory.

Jake uncovers more memories that showcase Yang's history with another woman named Ada. Tragically, this Ada had cared for Yang's original family but died in an accident, prompting questions about Yang's past and attachment.

Jake and Kyra resolve to preserve Yang's memories rather than simply letting him become an exhibit. As Mika expresses her reluctance to say goodbye, the family comes together to sing a song that echoes in Yang’s memories, reflecting their deep connection.