Bunny Lake Is Missing

Young Ann Lake moves from America to England with her protective brother Stephen. Their relationship is tightly knit, with Stephen being excessively attentive toward Ann, establishing the foundation for future conflict.

On the day Ann is set to enroll her daughter Bunny in a private school, she drops Bunny off in the room for new students. Ann entrusts Bunny to the care of the school's German Cook while she attends to personal errands.

Upon returning to the school at noon, Ann is devastated to learn that no one can find Bunny. She questions Elvira, a staff member, but no concrete answers materialize, escalating her distress.

Frustrated with the lack of information, Stephen arrives and challenges Elvira for more clarity about Bunny's disappearance. Tensions rise as the situation unfolds, intensifying Ann's fears.

Superintendent Newhouse comes to investigate the troubling case of the missing child. He gathers information from those present, including Ada Ford, while trying to make sense of the unclear situation.

As Newhouse assesses the situation, doubts regarding Ann's credibility begin to surface. The mysterious absence of Bunny and the vanishing Cook lead him to question whether Bunny ever existed.

In a race against time, Ann seeks evidence of Bunny's existence while dealing with her unsettling landlord Wilson. The police also conduct inquiries into his background during their investigation.

In a moment of desperation, Ann remembers a claim check for a doll hospital that had repaired Bunny's doll. Determined to prove Bunny's existence, she informs Stephen of her plan to visit the hospital.

Arriving at the doll shop, Ann finds it surprisingly unlocked and retrieves Bunny's doll. However, she is startled when Stephen, who has been secretly stalking her, reacts violently by burning the doll.

After burning the doll, Stephen assaults Ann, leaving her unconscious. This shocking act underscores his increasingly unstable mental state and sets the stage for further chaos.

Despite the attack, Ann manages to escape and sets out to confront Stephen, determined to rescue Bunny. Her journey leads her to the secluded home they had first shared back in England.

At the house, Ann uncovers the shocking truth: Stephen is the kidnapper, driven by his obsession with her. He now views Bunny as a threat to their dangerously intertwined relationship.

In an attempt to buy time and protect Bunny, Ann engages Stephen in nostalgic children's games, creating a diversion. Her cleverness allows her to evade Stephen while trying to secure Bunny's safety.

Just as the situation becomes increasingly dire, Newhouse and the police arrive on the scene. They apprehend Stephen, halting his dangerous actions and bringing the immediate threat to Bunny to an end.

Following the arrest, the police manage to retrieve critical evidence proving Bunny's existence through travel records from their journey to England. This information not only confirms Ann's story but also brings resolution to the case.