The Double

Simon James catches his briefcase in a tube train door, causing the handle to break off. The train pulls away, leaving him without his identification badge, leading to complications at work.

Upon arriving at work, Simon struggles to check in without his ID badge. He tries to convince his boss to consider his ideas but faces dismissal, which highlights his feelings of invisibility in life.

Simon learns he will be tutoring his boss's daughter, Melanie. This responsibility adds another layer of pressure on Simon's already complicated life.

While visiting his mother in a nursing home, Simon encounters a resident who cryptically comments that Simon is 'not right.' This encounter leaves Simon feeling uneasy about his own state of mind.

Simon uses a telescope to watch his co-worker, Hannah, who lives across from him. He observes her tearing up artwork, which he later retrieves and admires, forming an unhealthy obsession.

One night, Simon witnesses a man jump from above, dying on impact. This traumatic experience becomes a pivotal moment for Simon, prompting him to engage with the police and reflect on the fragility of life.

Simon takes Hannah out for dinner, but the date is interrupted by a call from his mother. When he returns to the table, he finds Hannah gone, with a note indicating they will see each other again.

At work, Simon comes face-to-face with James Simon, a man who looks exactly like him. This encounter leads to chaos, as Simon faints and the odd resemblance becomes apparent to everyone around him.

As James grows in popularity at work, Simon struggles with his identity. Hannah shows interest in James, causing Simon to feel increasingly invisible and replaced.

Fed up with his situation, Simon pretends to be James to win Hannah over. However, this plan backfires when James confronts him and exposes their deceitful relationship.

James blackmails Simon, threatening to reveal compromising photos unless he hands over his apartment key. This moment signifies the extent to which Simon has lost control over his life.

After a series of humiliating events, Simon confronts James about his impostor behavior, resulting in his termination from work. In his despair, he contemplates ending his life.

Simon discovers that Hannah has overdosed on pills after a troubled relationship with James. This moment exacerbates Simon's feelings of guilt and helplessness regarding his own existence.

Simon attends his mother's funeral and violently confronts James, realizing how deeply intertwined their lives are, including shared injuries. This incident triggers a pivotal realization about self-worth.

In a desperate act to reclaim visibility in his life, Simon jumps from a ledge. He lands on an awning, sustaining injuries but also finding a moment of clarity about his uniqueness.