Remember

The events occur in contemporary times, with modern transportation, communication, and medical care evident throughout Zev’s journey. The narrative relies on current infrastructure like taxis, trains, credit cards, and police alerts, anchoring the drama in a recent past. Though Zev is an Auschwitz survivor with decades of memory behind him, the pursuit unfolds in a present-day context.

The story unfolds across several North American locations, starting in a New York City nursing home and moving through towns and cities in the U.S. and Canada. Zev’s quest takes him from Cleveland to Hearst, Ontario, then across Idaho to Bruneau, Reno, and finally South Lake Tahoe. The varied settings—from crowded urban centers to quiet rural homes—reflect the shifting, unreliable nature of memory and pursuit.

🧠 Memory

Memory drives the plot as Zev leans on a written letter to guide his actions, while his dementia blurs fact and recollection. The film explores how memories can be manipulated or misremembered, especially when intertwined with trauma and promises. The twist reveals that what Zev recalls may be shaped by those around him, complicating notions of truth.

🗡️ Revenge

A survivor’s vow to avenge his family becomes a consuming force, pulling Zev across continents in search of a killer. The pursuit of vengeance raises questions about moral cost and the thin line between justice and self-destruction. The narrative suggests that revenge can entangle memory, trust, and humanity itself.

🕊️ Truth & Identity

The pursuit hinges on uncovering who these Rudy Kurlanders really are, and on the shocking revelation that Wallisch has manipulated identities to hide his past. The film probes whether truth can survive years of deception and how identity can be a weapon. In the end, the veneer of survivorhood collapses as the true history comes to light, with deadly consequences.