I Think We're Alone Now

After a catastrophic event wipes out humanity, Del believes he is the last man on Earth. He lives alone in the library of his hometown, spending his days cleaning abandoned homes and burying the deceased with respect.

One night, Del's mundane existence is disrupted by the sound of fireworks. This unexpected noise brings a jolt of curiosity and unrest to his solitary routine.

The next day, Del discovers a young woman named Grace unconscious in her car due to a drunken accident. Initially cold towards her, he reluctantly agrees to a trial period of cohabitation, hoping they might offer each other some help.

Grace's unpredictable nature quickly begins to alter Del's bleak routine. Despite his initial reluctance, she injects her joyful spirit into their shared days, reminding Del of a life he had long abandoned.

Grace's enthusiastic care for a dog causes tension when the dog bites Del and then swiftly leaves. This moment becomes a catalyst for Del's introspection about joy and the bitterness he has been clinging to.

In a moment of bonding, Del opens up about his greenhouse and the past routines he used to embrace. This sharing reinforces their collaboration in clearing out homes as they form a deepening connection.

Grace uncovers a house that has yet to be cleared, revealing personal artifacts tied to Del’s family, including the burial site of his mother. This discovery intensifies the emotional stakes of their growing relationship.

Del's world shifts dramatically when he meets Grace's real parents, Patrick and Violet. This encounter reveals to him that a community of survivors exists, a reality he had been completely unaware of.

Deeply unsettled by the realization that Grace has been part of a community, Del retreats emotionally. When Grace leaves with her parents, he feels the heavy weight of loneliness and betrayal.

Overcome with solitude, Del decides to chase after Grace, journeying to her new address in California. His desperation to reconnect reflects his deep-seated fear of isolation and yearning for companionship.

Once in California, Del sneaks into Grace’s house, only to find out she has undergone drastic behavior modification surgery. This shocking discovery unveils the lengths they have gone to cope with their traumatic pasts.

As Del and Grace attempt to escape her new life, Patrick intervenes, arguing for a future that forgets past tragedies. In the ensuing chaos, Grace inadvertently shoots Patrick in a frantic moment.

Despite Grace's surgery, Violet retains haunting memories of her lost daughter, highlighting the complexities of their experiences. This conflict underscores the emotional scars carried by survivors in a world eager to forget.

As Del and Grace navigate a city filled with oblivious survivors, they find themselves yearning for the comfort of Del's hometown. Their desire for solace amidst overwhelming artificial happiness reveals their true longing for authenticity.