The Discovery

Thomas Harbor verifies the existence of an afterlife through scientific means, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. However, this discovery comes with unintended consequences, including a surge in suicide rates, sparking intense debate and controversy.

During an interview, Thomas is confronted by Mary Steenburgen about the implications of his findings. Despite being pressed to take responsibility, Thomas vehemently denies feeling any guilt over the consequent increase in suicides.

In a shocking turn of events, a crew member takes his own life live on air, demonstrating the profound impact of Thomas's discovery. This tragedy deepens the weight of Thomas's revelation and its repercussions on society.

Two years later, Thomas's son Will boards a ferry, where he meets Isla. Their conversation reveals a deep connection, while Will expresses distress over the ongoing suicides that plagued their lives since his father’s revelation.

Will's brother, Toby, picks him up and takes him to their father's secluded mansion, where Thomas conducts his controversial operations. Upon arrival, Will discovers that the staff consists of individuals who have all attempted suicide.

As Will investigates the mansion, he confronts his father about the surge in suicides, blaming him for the dire consequences of his findings. This confrontation showcases the strained relationship between father and son amid the chaos.

Will sees Isla walking into the water with a weighted backpack and swiftly intervenes to save her from drowning. After rescuing her, Isla becomes an integral part of the bizarre household created by Thomas.

Thomas reveals his invention—a machine capable of recording the experiences of those who have died. However, its chilling requirement involves using the corpse of a deceased person, leading Will and his companions down a dark path.

In a moment of vulnerability, Will shares the pain of his mother's suicide with Isla, strengthening their connection. This sharing of grief serves as a catalyst for their growing bond amidst the ongoing turmoil.

Will and the group attempt to capture images of the afterlife using the machine but are met with failure. Determined to uncover the truth, Will sneaks into the machine room and reconnects a crucial piece of wiring.

After fixing the machine, Will witnesses Pat Phillips’ journey through a recorded sequence. This prompts an online search, leading Will to discover that renovations have erased the very location depicted in the footage.

Tensions rise when Thomas confronts Lacey, blaming her for revealing the device's failures. This confrontation leads to growing unrest within the mansion, challenging Thomas's authority over the staff.

Will shows Isla the recording from the machine, leading them to realize it may capture memories instead of the afterlife. They embark on a quest to explore this new revelation and piece together Pat's history.

Isla recounts the heartbreaking loss of her son, revealing the depth of her personal trauma. This exchange further solidifies their bond as they work together to unearth the truth behind Pat's past.

In a shocking finale, Lacey fatally shoots Isla, leading to her death in Will's arms. Consumed by grief, Will connects himself to the machine, spiraling into a loop of memories as he desperately seeks to alter the past.