Dual

In a dystopian future, we meet Sarah, a woman deeply affected by emotional turmoil and struggling with alcoholism. Her relationships, particularly with her boyfriend Peter and her nagging mother, are strained and uninspired.

One day, Sarah awakens to a horrifying sight—blood in her bed. After a medical consultation, she learns she has a terminal illness with a mere 2% chance of misdiagnosis, making her impending death a harsh reality.

Faced with her grim fate, Sarah opts for an extreme measure—a cloning procedure that creates an exact duplicate of herself, which she names 'Sarah's Double.' She embeds her interests and experiences into the clone before undergoing the procedure.

After enduring ten months battling her illness, Sarah receives the incredible news that she is in full remission. This revelation brings a glimmer of hope as she approaches her mother to share the joyous turnaround.

Upon sharing her remission news, Sarah discovers that Peter and her clone have formed a close bond, betraying her trust. This shocking revelation forces Sarah to confront the uncomfortable truth of her clone's relationship with her family.

Feeling betrayed and desperate to reclaim her life, Sarah insists on decommissioning her double. However, to her surprise, both Peter and her mother side with the clone, leaving Sarah isolated and distraught.

In a shocking development, Sarah learns that her clone has chosen to live, triggering a legal mandate for a duel to the death within a year. Both Sarah and her clone must now prepare for this impending confrontation.

To prepare for the duel, Sarah decides to invest in self-defense and combat training with Trent, a skilled fighter. Throughout this year, she builds both physical and mental strength, even finding joy in teaching Trent hip-hop dancing.

As the duel approaches, Sarah resolves to confront her clone with the intent to kill her. During a training session, she notices her double watching from a distance, leading to a heartfelt chase to a nearby playground.

At the playground, Sarah and her clone engage in an emotional exchange, ultimately forming a pact to escape their dire situation together. This moment of connection hints at their previously shared identity and struggle.

Their bond is soon put to the test when Sarah discovers that her double has poisoned her water, leading to a critical and dangerous moment in their relationship. This betrayal heightens the tension as the duel looms closer.

On the day of the duel, Sarah's Double arrives late, deceitfully claiming to be the original while alleging that the real Sarah has vanished. This moment marks the beginning of a dramatic and tense public spectacle.

Amid an investigation into the identity claims, the court ultimately declares Sarah's Double as the original, allowing her to assume Sarah's identity. This decision leaves both parties grappling with the emotional fallout.

Left to face the ramifications of her new life, the clone struggles with the burdens of identity and consciousness. She faces the same challenges as the original, including her relationships with Peter and her mother.

In a poignant scene, Sarah's Double breaks down while aimlessly driving in circles in a roundabout. This powerful moment underscores the haunting reality that identity and consciousness cannot be so easily exchanged, leaving her in despair.