Disconnect

Up-and-coming reporter Nina lands a significant interview with Kyle, an underage stripper working in a video chat-room. This breakthrough offers her a chance to expose the darker side of modern communication, but it comes with unforeseen legal and ethical dilemmas.

As Nina digs deeper into Kyle's situation, the FBI pressures her to reveal his address to shut down the illegal website. Nina finds herself torn between journalistic integrity and the safety of Kyle, emphasizing the moral complexities of her choices.

Despite the escalating pressure, Nina wishes to save Kyle from his current life. However, as she hesitates to offer him the security he needs, Kyle's trust in her begins to waver, showcasing the fragility of their relationship.

After Nina manages to coax Kyle into revealing the address, Harvey, the boss of the chat-room strippers, gets wind of the situation and warns his crew. In a panic, they all flee the house, leaving Nina feeling desperate and frustrated.

Nina tracks down the fleeing group to a motel, where she confronts Kyle about leaving with her. Their argument escalates, and Harvey intervenes, leading to a physical altercation that highlights the dire stakes of their predicament.

Meanwhile, teenagers Jason and Frye create a fake identity on social media to manipulate Ben into sending a lewd photo. This ignites a tragic chain of events spilling into the lives of their victims and revealing the harsh realities of cyberbullying.

The damaging photo spreads quickly among Ben's classmates, thrusting him into a pit of embarrassment. The fallout from the cyberbullying becomes unbearable for Ben, leading him to a devastating attempt on his own life.

Ben's father, Rich, begins a frantic search for answers on social media after discovering what happened to his son. As he pretends to be 'Jessica,' he unknowingly becomes entangled in Jason's deceptive web.

Jason visits Ben in the hospital under a false identity. He comes face-to-face with Rich, but the truth about the deception looms over him, complicating their interaction and adding to the tension in the narrative.

After piecing together the events, Rich confronts Jason's real father, Mike, in an explosive meeting. The revelation of Jason's involvement results in a physical confrontation that underscores the toxic aftermath of online actions.

Cindy and her husband Derek grapple with the emotional fallout of losing their child, compounded when their identities are stolen online. Their quest for resolution leads them to hire Mike, who takes on the case, intertwining their story with Jason's.

Following a lead, Cindy and Derek stalk their suspected identity thief, Stephen Schumacher, hoping to uncover evidence. Their actions reveal their desperation, as they cross ethical lines in their pursuit of justice.

The situation escalates when Derek confronts Schumacher at his home, only to find himself in a threatening standoff. However, as a former Marine, Derek manages to diffuse the situation and wrests control from Schumacher, showing his protective instincts.

As Mike reveals that Schumacher is also a victim of the identity thief, the narrative becomes more complex. This revelation highlights the commonality of suffering in the digital age, emphasizing the dangers lurking in online interactions.

In the end, none of the stories tie up neatly, yet there's a sense of growth amongst the characters. Each individual learns the importance of connection within their lives, suggesting that, despite modern technology's detriments, there is still hope for reconnection.