Lavender

The film alternates between a deadly event in 1985 and the 2010s, where Jane runs a photography studio and contends with memory lapses. The 1985 tragedy marks the origin of the haunting, while the 2010s scenes explore Jane’s gradual access to buried truths. The contrast between these periods drives the narrative and shapes the emotional arc. The timeline structure uses the past to illuminate the present.

The story centers on a remote farmhouse and its surrounding farmstead, a setting that anchors the mystery across decades. It also visits a nearby rural town with an antiques store and a hospital, showing how everyday places become stages for memory and conflict. The location shifts between the 1985 massacre and present-day scenes, with the house acting as the focal point for revelations.

🧠 Memory

Memory acts as both guide and trap as Jane uncovers suppressed events surrounding her family’s death. The story uses shifting timelines to reveal how memories can distort or illuminate truth. Recovered fragments redefine who is responsible and why the tragedy occurred. The search for memory becomes a path to healing for the living and release for the departed.

💔 Secrets

Hidden family histories unfold through fragmented clues and withheld truths. The discovery of past abuse and family roles reshapes Jane’s identity and her understanding of what happened. The setting of the house serves as a repository for these long-buried secrets. The exposure of secrets tests loyalties and exposes the darkest impulses within a family.

👻 Haunting

Spirits of the murdered family inhabit the house, guiding Jane toward the truth. The haunting functions as a symbol of unresolved guilt and the need for acknowledgment rather than mere avoidance. The real menace is human, embodied by Patrick, whose acts trigger supernatural consequences. The ending frames the haunting as a catalyst for justice and closure.