The 9th Life of Louis Drax

Nine-year-old Louis Drax experiences a series of near-fatal accidents, the most recent being a catastrophic fall from a cliff. These events lead his psychiatrist, Dr. Perez, to probe deeper into his troubled psyche.

During his sessions with Dr. Perez, Louis shares his troubling experiences, reflecting his fears and anxieties. As he opens up, cracks begin to form in the rapport when Dr. Perez discusses these revelations with Louis's mother, Natalie.

After his latest mishap, medical staff at the hospital label Louis as dead. However, in a shocking twist, he stirs awake in the morgue, only to find himself in a coma in the ICU later.

Louis's father, Peter, goes missing, which raises alarms and leads to him becoming a prime suspect in Louis's supposed murder. This mysterious disappearance adds tension to the unfolding events.

Dr. Allan Pascal becomes Louis's attending physician, navigating the complexities of his care while developing a personal connection with Natalie. Their relationship deepens amid the chaos surrounding Louis's condition.

Allan and Natalie share intimate moments during moonlit walks, revealing their growing attraction while keeping secrets from others. However, their budding romance is soon threatened by ominous letters that appear to come from Louis.

Detective Dalton uncovers disturbing truths about Louis's parentage, suggesting Peter may not be his biological father. The revelation shakes Natalie, leading her to disclose the painful history of Louis's birth to Allan.

Violet, Louis's grandmother, arrives at the hospital and warns Allan about Natalie's manipulative tendencies. Her cautionary tales add layers of complexity to the already fraught relationships within the narrative.

The tense atmosphere shatters when Dalton discovers Peter's body at the bottom of a cliff, confirming suspicions of foul play. This finding deepens the mystery surrounding Louis and Natalie's turbulent life.

Throughout the unfolding events, Louis is haunted by a mysterious creature wrapped in seaweed, a reflection of his troubled mental state. This figure symbolizes both his internal struggles and his complex relationship with his father.

Allan awakens from a nap to learn he has sleepwalked and wrote a concerning prescription for Natalie. This alarming incident makes him question whether Louis has been influencing his actions while he's unconscious.

In a telepathic exchange with Allan, Louis recounts a traumatic picnic where Natalie coerced him and pushed Peter off a cliff. This revelation intensifies the mystery surrounding the tragic events that unfolded that day.

As Allan attempts to revive Louis, he uncovers Natalie’s sinister plot to harm him through a series of orchestrated ‘accidents’. The shocking truth about Natalie’s malicious actions finally comes to light.

Following her confinement to a psychiatric ward, Dr. Perez diagnoses Natalie with Munchausen syndrome by proxy, revealing her manipulative behavior towards Louis. This unsettling discovery adds a new layer to the family's tragic narrative.

In a heartwarming climax, Louis hears his father's voice encouraging him to embrace life. This moment of clarity propels him to awaken from his coma, signaling a flicker of hope amidst the darkness.