Rabbit Hole

Set in the contemporary mid-2000s, the events unfold eight months after the accident that claimed Danny. The couple grapples with memories, guilt, and the different ways they grieve. The era’s social norms and therapy culture shape how they interact and attempt to rebuild their daily lives. The story treats grief as an ongoing process rather than a single moment.

Set in a quiet suburban home in the New York area, Rabbit Hole follows Becca and Howie as they try to move on after their son's death. The house and neighborhood become a backdrop for memory, guilt, and the slow return to ordinary life. Local group therapy and community spaces frame their healing journey, contrasting with the private grief they each carry.

🕊️ Grief

Becca and Howie navigate the long shadow of their son's death, as everyday routines clash with memories. The film treats grief as a living force that alters trust, intimacy, and future plans. It shows how individuals grieve differently, sometimes pulling apart, sometimes pulling toward each other.

🧭 Parallel Lives

Jason's Rabbit Hole comic becomes a vehicle for exploring alternate outcomes and the idea that multiple versions of a person exist. Becca sees that she may inhabit a 'sad' version of herself while others carry on in ordinary life. The motif suggests grief can coexist with possibility, not just memory. The film uses this concept to highlight choices that can lead to healing.

💞 Relationships

The couple's bond is tested as Becca distances herself and Howie searches for connection and new shared activities. Therapy, friends, and unexpected closeness shift their dynamic toward mutual support. The film shows that healing sometimes comes through small daily acts, like bowling or a garden lunch.

🎭 Identity

Becca's realization that she exists as many possible versions of herself frames her grief as a choice to live with loss and still engage with life. The idea of 'other selves' rejects the notion that one moment defines a person. The comic book and the discovery of alternate paths encourage accepting a changed self while moving forward.