The Life Before Her Eyes

Diana McFee, a lively high school senior, is anxiously anticipating the end of her school days amidst the vibrant colors of spring. Her friend Maureen, more cautious in nature, observes Diana's spiritedness with a mix of admiration and concern for what lies ahead.

Diana and Maureen's lives are irrevocably altered when a shocking school shooting unfolds. This traumatic event introduces an unimaginable dilemma that forces them to confront their innermost fears and the fragility of life.

Years later, Diana has reinvented herself, now a university professor specializing in art history. She appears to lead a stable family life, being a dedicated mother to her daughter Emma and a supportive wife to her husband, who is also a professor.

Despite her outwardly normal life, Diana is haunted by a lingering existential guilt from her past experiences. Memories of the school shooting and a traumatic abortion decision still weigh heavily on her subconscious.

Diana receives a troubling phone call from Emma's school regarding her daughter's concerning behavior. This crisis leads to a heated confrontation at a local ice cream shop, revealing the strained relationship between mother and daughter.

While driving away from the ice cream shop, Diana is struck by the sight of her husband in a compromising situation with another woman. Shocked and frozen, she fails to confront him, culminating in a tragic accident as she is hit by a passing truck.

After being rushed to the hospital, Diana's mind is flooded with images from her past traumas. Although she escapes serious injury, she is forced to confront her unresolved feelings and the haunting consequences of her choices.

On the fifteenth anniversary of the school shooting, a memorial service is held at the old school. Diana courageously returns to honor her past, placing flowers on the desks as a tribute to those lost.

While at the memorial, Diana learns that her daughter Emma has gone missing. Panic sets in as Diana discovers hints of Emma's belongings found in the nearby woods, prompting her to search desperately for her daughter.

Diana's frantic search for Emma brings back haunting memories of the school shooting. She is thrust into a mental replay of that chaotic day, plagued by guilt and an agonizing choice she once had to make.

During the school shooting, Diana and Maureen face a perilous choice of who will live and who will die at the gunman's hands. As Maureen considers sacrificing herself, Diana ultimately decides to place her own life on the line to save her friend.

As the memorial service concludes, Diana grapples with the question of her survival. In a moment of introspection, she reaches a place of acceptance regarding her past choices, indicating a sense of peace with her decision to save Maureen.

Diana smiles and acknowledges her sacrifice, realizing that while she faced a tragic fate, her choice allowed Maureen the chance to live. This moment of clarity signifies her ability to embrace the weight of her past and her resolve to move forward.