Between Worlds

At a busy truck stop in Alabama, truck driver Joe Majors stumbles upon a troubling scene involving a woman named Julie. She appears to be in a dangerous situation with a man, prompting Joe to intervene and restore order.

After Joe intervenes, Julie explains her distress, revealing her desire to connect with her comatose daughter, Billie. This longing is deeply rooted in a traumatic childhood experience where she narrowly escaped drowning and glimpsed the afterlife.

Determined to help her daughter, Joe assists Julie in getting to the hospital. There, they learn that Billie has suffered cardiac arrest, heightening their sense of urgency and despair.

In a moment of desperation, Julie asks Joe to help her perform a bizarre act that would enable her to traverse into a mystical dimension once more. Miraculously, their efforts allow Julie to bring Billie’s spirit back, saving her life just in time.

Following the extraordinary event, Joe finds himself inexplicably drawn to Julie. Despite his exhaustion, they share an intimate moment that hints at a deeper connection developing between them.

As Joe becomes more entwined in Julie's life, he uncovers a shocking truth: Billie's body is now a vessel for the spirit of his deceased wife, Mary. This revelation thrusts Joe into a tumult of conflicting emotions as he struggles with his feelings for both women.

Billie's return is accompanied by an unsettling energy that confounds Julie and their friends, Mike and Rick. As Billie exhibits erratic behavior, suspicions begin to rise about the authenticity of her return.

Amidst the chaos, Julie confides in a hospital nurse who gives her cryptic advice about the spirit occupying Billie's body. The nurse confirms that it is not Billie but rather Joe’s late wife, causing further confusion for Julie.

Joe finds himself in an intense and primal encounter with Billie, who is possessed by Mary’s spirit. This experience sends Joe into a surreal dreamscape, revisiting cherished memories with Mary.

Upon Julie's return, she is devastated to discover the closeness between Joe and Billie/Mary. Their rising tension culminates in a confrontation where Julie demands Joe help her exorcise the spirit from Billie.

In a shocking turn of events, Billie/Mary knocks Julie unconscious to silence her. Billie/Mary then implores Joe to flee with her, indicating a chaotic escape is imminent.

Joe and Billie/Mary concoct a tumultuous plan to rob Mike and Rick, spiraling into chaos. The plan ends in violence when Joe accidentally shoots and kills Rick in a confrontation.

In the midst of their escape, Billie/Mary leads Joe back to the ruins of his family home, a place laden with sorrow from a fire that took everything from him. Here, painful memories begin to surface.

In a climactic showdown, Mike and Julie confront Joe and Billie/Mary at gunpoint. As tensions flare, Billie/Mary reveals her sins and ultimately shoots Julie, leaving Joe in despair.

Overcome with grief from the loss of Julie and the haunting memories of Sarah, Joe succumbs to despair. He sets himself ablaze in a tragic finale, reflecting on the trauma that has consumed him throughout his life.