Inside

Inside

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 44 m

Language: english

Director: Charles Williams

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Transferred from juvenile detention to an adult prison, Mel Blight finds himself guided by Mark Shepard, a notorious inmate, and Warren, who is close to parole. A complex paternal bond develops between the three men as Mel navigates the harsh realities of prison life. The film explores the surprising capacity for good that can exist even within the most hardened criminals, and the unexpected connections forged in challenging circumstances.

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1

Riley Starts High School

Riley is now a teenager and prepares to enter high school, marking a significant transition in her life. This change introduces new challenges and experiences that will impact her emotions.

2

Joy's New Mechanism

Joy, along with the other emotions, devises a mechanism to purge Riley's negative memories in an attempt to help her make a positive first impression. However, this action raises concerns about the implications of erasing important experiences.

Riley's mind
3

The Puberty Alarm

On the night before heading to camp, an alarm for puberty goes off in Riley’s mind. The emotions rally together to turn off the alarm, but this triggers a wave of chaos within her mental console.

Riley's mind
4

Riley Goes to Hockey Camp

Riley embarks on her journey to Hockey Camp, where she learns that her close friends Grace and Bree will not be attending the same high school. Despite this setback, she resolves to enjoy her time at camp.

Hockey Camp
5

Meeting Valentina Ortiz

At camp, Riley unexpectedly runs into Valentina Ortiz, her idol. This encounter serves to uplift Riley, providing a moment of excitement amid her uncertainties about fitting in.

Hockey Camp
6

The Arrival of New Emotions

Five new emotions, led by Anxiety, join the existing ones inside Riley's mind. This influx complicates the dynamics, as the old emotions worry about losing control and the new emotions bring their own brand of stress.

Riley's mind
7

Team Dynamics and Lunch

Inside the locker room, the team invites Riley to sit with them, though she hesitates, wanting to be near her friends. A moment of insecurity strikes when she overhears negative comments about herself.

Locker Room
8

Anxiety's Control

Anxiety decides to assert control by shoving the 'Sense of Self' into the background of Riley's mind. This drastic action results in a significant shift in Riley's emotional balance and wellbeing.

Riley's mind
9

Hockey Practice

During practice, Riley performs well and gains Valentina's approval. However, underlying tensions grow as Anxiety crafts a series of negative memories that threaten to undermine Riley's confidence.

Hockey Camp
10

The Coach's Journal

Riley's concerns escalate when Valentina and the team introduce her to the coach's red journal, which implies that she may not be ready for the challenges ahead. Anxiety seizes this moment to amplify Riley's self-doubt.

Hockey Camp
11

Confronting the Negativity

After examining the coach's journal, Riley spirals into negative thoughts fueled by Anxiety. However, Joy and the other emotions collaborate to counteract this negativity and instigate positive affirmations.

Riley's mind
12

Retrieving the Sense of Self

The emotions successfully navigate Riley's mental landscape to retrieve her 'Sense of Self.' They must contend with the overwhelming negativity created by Anxiety and rally to restore balance.

Riley's mind
13

The Hockey Game

In her last hockey game, Riley plays aggressively, trying to prove herself. This culminates in an incident where she accidentally hurts her friend Grace and faces the repercussions of her actions.

Hockey Camp
14

Apologizing to Friends

After the game, Riley takes the important step of apologizing to Bree and Grace for her behavior. This marks a turning point in her emotional growth, as she learns to mend relationships.

Hockey Camp
15

Bold New Beginnings

Riley receives confirmation from the coach that she has made the Fire Hawks. This accomplishment signifies a new chapter in her life, highlighting her ability to navigate change with the help of her emotions.

Last Updated: June 23, 2025 at 08:30

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