Proximity

Proximity

Year: 2020

Runtime: 119 min

Language: English

Director: Eric Demeusy

Echo Score: 51
Sci-FiDrama

A NASA scientist dedicated to finding extraterrestrial life experiences a profound encounter that challenges his perception of reality. This event fuels an increasingly obsessive quest for proof, pushing him to confront unsettling possibilities and embark on a journey of self-discovery as he desperately seeks answers from the universe and within himself.

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1

Carl abducted in Alaska (1979)

In 1979, Carl, a lumberjack in Alaska, is abducted by aliens. The event marks the first contact that sets the pattern for the rest of the story. The incident hints at a larger mystery surrounding humanity's place in the cosmos.

1979 Alaska
2

Isaac begins a video diary

In the present day, Isaac, a young computer engineer, starts keeping a video diary. He records his daily life and growing questions about unexplained phenomena. The diary becomes a narrative thread for the unfolding events.

present day
3

Encounters a flying saucer in the woods

After a hike in the woods, Isaac encounters a flying saucer and has a brief interaction with an alien. The moment is unsettling and life-changing, hinting at a deeper truth about alien activity. He senses that something larger is watching him.

present day woods
4

Wakes by the water and senses trouble

Three days after the encounter, Isaac awakens near the water with no memory of what happened. He experiences disorientation and unusual sensations, suggesting he was abducted without full recollection. The mystery deepens as life becomes unpredictable.

coastal area
5

Medical exam reveals a precise injury

A doctor examines Isaac and discovers a bone fracture with a precise cut that could not be explained by ordinary injury. The evidence points to a non-human intervention. This discovery bolsters Isaac's belief that his experiences are real.

present day clinic
6

Abduction on video goes viral

Isaac reveals the abduction on video and uploads it to the internet, where it quickly goes viral. The footage draws attention from the media, the public, and even government agencies. The viral video makes Isaac a focal point for ongoing investigations.

present day online
7

Media and government scrutiny intensifies

News outlets and government bodies begin probing Isaac for proof and possible connections to other unexplained phenomena. The scrutiny blurs the line between eyewitness testimony and confessed evidence. Isaac feels the pressure as more parties become involved.

present day media/government
8

Signs of alien life appear in history

Isaac starts noticing patterns of alien life across historical records, suggesting that extraterrestrials have interacted with humans before. The accumulation of signs strengthens his conviction about the ongoing reality of alien visitors. The historical thread adds weight to his claims.

global history
9

Sara's post leads to a meeting

Isaac finds a post on the internet by a girl named Sara who shares a similar experience. They arrange to meet at a local diner, where they compare notes and realize they may be dealing with the same conspiracy. The encounter sets the stage for a joint investigation.

present day local diner
10

Lie detector test and MIB pursuit

Isaac is asked to take a lie detector test to prove his abduction and passes. This triggers the Men in Black, led by Agent Graves, to close in on him and Sara. The escalation marks a shift from skepticism to active pursuit.

present day government facility
11

Costa Rica and the hacker Zed

The government learns Isaac and Sara have alien trackers in their arms and Isaac refuses to comply. He escapes with Sara, pursued by androids, and they end up in Costa Rica where hacker Zed helps them and reveals knowledge of a United Nations agency behind the kidnapping.

shortly after Costa Rica
12

Video chat with Elder Carl; five-day warning

In Costa Rica, Zed and Sara locate an elderly Carl and video chat with him. They learn that aliens will arrive in British Columbia in five days, giving them a countdown and a sense of urgency. The group prepares for the approaching visitation.

five days from chat Costa Rica / video chat
13

Journey to British Columbia and the two-day wait

The group travels to British Columbia to find Carl, who disables the UN trackers. They retreat to a cabin and wait for two days as the countdown tightens. The suspense builds toward the impending encounter.

two days British Columbia
14

Arrival of aliens and cabin confrontation

The aliens arrive and reveal their study of humans and belief in Jesus as important to the universe. They remove Sara's tracker as Men in Black surround the cabin. Graves confronts Carl about his father's death; Carl refuses and is shot, and Sara is shot as well, before the aliens rescue the group and destroy the cabin. The survivors escape in a flying saucer.

arrival day British Columbia cabin
15

Six months later in Costa Rica

Six months later, Isaac and Sara live a normal life in Costa Rica. Zed and Carl lead a new science program, while Agent Graves has been fired from his position. The case remains unresolved to the public, but the group has moved on with their lives.

six months later Costa Rica

Last Updated: January 20, 2026 at 17:12

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