Bringing Out the Dead

In the heart of Manhattan, Frank Pierce, a paramedic, grapples with deep-seated depression and insomnia. His feelings of failure weigh heavily on him, setting the stage for his tumultuous journey throughout the night.

After a traumatic incident where Frank could not save a homeless teen named Rose, he is haunted by her ghost. This supernatural presence begins to invade his thoughts, exacerbating his emotional turmoil.

On a chaotic night, Frank and his partner Larry respond to a distress call regarding Mr. Burke, who is suffering from cardiac arrest. This event introduces Frank to Burke's troubled daughter, Mary, who is a recovering addict.

During their shift, Frank and Larry face the grim realities of gun violence. They encounter a shooting victim with a sleeve full of 'Red Death' heroin, emphasizing the harsh realities of their work.

While rushing the shooting victim to the hospital, he succumbs to his injuries, marking another tragic moment for Frank. This loss further deepens Frank's emotional wounds and sense of failure.

Frank partners with Marcus, who offers a contrasting sense of hope and faith. During a critical moment at a nightclub, they manage to revive a man experiencing a Red Death overdose, showcasing their teamwork in a dire situation.

On their way back to the hospital, Frank visits Mary to share good news about her father's health. However, this moment of relief is fleeting as the darkness of the night continues to loom over him.

Frank and Larry respond to a call involving a mother giving birth to twins. Despite successfully transporting the mother and one of the twins to the hospital, they tragically lose the second twin, leaving Frank completely overwhelmed.

After the night's tragedies, Frank spirals out of control and succumbs to alcohol before engaging with a drug den led by Cy Coates. Overwhelmed by guilt, he ultimately chooses to use drugs himself, deepening his mental collapse.

On a new shift, Frank teams up with Tom Wolls, a passionate yet volatile paramedic. They respond to a chaotic scene at Cy's drug den, where they must navigate the fallout from a violent shooting.

During the rescue operation at Cy's den, Frank clings to Cy in a moment of desperation. This encounter marks the first life Frank saves in months, though it remains overshadowed by the weight of prior failures.

Frank further deteriorates mentally as he agrees to assist Tom in confronting Noel, a repeat hospital visitor battling addiction. The situation escalates to violence, forcing Frank to intervene and reveal his own inner conflict.

Haunted by his conscience, Frank revisits Burke and ultimately makes the painful decision to disconnect his life support. This act symbolizes Frank's struggle with his own responsibilities and the weight of his failure.

In a poignant moment, Frank must inform Mary about her father's passing. This conversation is laden with the grief shared between them, drawing a direct line to his turbulent emotional state.

In the final moments of the film, Frank shares a moment of solace with Mary after her father's death. This connection offers him a chance for redemption and peace as he finally allows himself to sleep beside her.