Reminiscence

In a not-too-distant future, climate change has significantly transformed Miami, forcing its inhabitants to adjust to a life of darkness. The rising seas have made living under the cover of night a necessity, highlighting the drastic changes to the environment.

Nick Bannister and his friend Emily 'Watts' Sanders operate a unique business that allows clients to revisit their memories. This service becomes an essential part of their lives in this altered reality, giving people a chance to escape their current circumstances.

One day, a mysterious woman named Mae walks into Nick and Watts' lives, seeking help in finding her lost keys. This chance encounter sparks immediate interest in Nick, leading him to discover more about Mae's intriguing past.

As Nick delves into Mae’s memories, he becomes enchanted by her soulful performance in a nightclub. Her haunting rendition of 'Where or When' significantly deepens their emotional bond, drawing Nick further into her world.

While Nick develops feelings for Mae, Watts expresses her concerns about Mae's true intentions. Her warnings serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the dangers of letting emotions cloud judgment in such a perilous environment.

DA Avery Castillo enlists Nick to aid in the investigation of Walter Sylvan, a land mafia leader suspected of arson. Nick faces a moral dilemma as he learns about the implications and potential dangers involved in this investigation.

As months pass, Mae suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving Nick distraught and desperate for answers. Her absence complicates Nick’s feelings, leading him to obsessively revisit their shared memories in search of clues.

Nick travels to New Orleans to confront Saint Joe, a notorious drug lord connected to Mae. However, he is ambushed by Joe's thugs, and in a twist of fate, Watts saves him, aiding him in overcoming the formidable threats they face.

Back in Miami, Nick learns that Mae had hacked into their memory archives, leading to a web of deceit involving other characters. This revelation forces Nick to reconsider everything he believed about Mae and her motivations.

Nick discovers that Elsa, a key figure in the mystery, has been murdered, and her child is missing. The weight of these revelations drives him deeper into the investigation, intertwining their fates with his search for Mae.

During his quest for answers, Nick confronts Cyrus Boothe, a corrupt cop entwined with Sylvan. This encounter reveals deeper corrupt connections and serves to intensify Nick's obsession with uncovering Mae's true story.

Through memory extraction, Nick realizes that Mae's feelings were initially part of a manipulative scheme, which shatters him. However, as memories unfold, he begins to understand that her emotions for him became genuine over time.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Mae delivers a poignant farewell before succumbing to a lethal dose of Baca. This adds a tragic layer to their love story and leaves Nick grappling with grief and betrayal.

In a dark twist, Nick forces Boothe to relive his most painful memories as an act of twisted justice. This decision seals Nick's fate, as he becomes increasingly immersed in his haunted past.

In the end, Nick confesses to Watts about his heinous act and chooses to remain encased in the memories of his time with Mae. This reflects a sorrowful acceptance of his reality, echoing the mythical tale of Orpheus and Eurydice in his longing for reunion.