The Others

Grace Stewart, a devout Catholic mother, leads a secluded life on the island of Jersey shortly after World War II. She is fiercely protective of her two children, Anne and Nicholas, who suffer from Xeroderma Pigmentosa and cannot be exposed to sunlight.

The tranquility of Grace's household is disrupted by the arrival of three new staff members: Mrs. Bertha Mills, Mr. Edmund Tuttle, and Lydia. Their presence introduces an unsettling change in the dynamics of the home, prompting Grace to feel a sense of unease.

Grace's daughter, Anne, begins to draw alarming pictures of mysterious figures, including a man, a woman, a boy named Victor, and an elderly woman. These drawings heighten Grace's suspicions and fear that they are not alone in the house.

Grace hears a haunting melody emanating from a locked room in their home, a place that should be empty. This strange occurrence stirs her paranoia and leads her to believe the house holds dark secrets.

The discovery of a 'book of the dead' filled with 19th-century mourning portraits raises further concerns for Grace. She finds doors that should remain closed standing ajar, leaving her feeling increasingly trapped within her own home.

In a desperate attempt to safeguard her children, Grace takes up a shotgun and begins hunting for intruders she believes to be in her home. As she faces inexplicable supernatural phenomena, her fear escalates, and she starts questioning her sanity.

Consumed by fear and uncertainty, Grace ventures into the fog to find a local priest, hoping for a blessing to protect her family from the unseen threats. This journey reflects her growing desperation and need for reassurance.

As tensions rise, it becomes clear that the staff members have their own mysterious motives. Mrs. Mills engages with Anne, fostering grievances against Grace while Mr. Tuttle is discovered digging an unmarked grave, hinting at deeper secrets.

Grace has a shocking encounter with her husband, Christopher, who she thought was lost in battle. Their strained silence and confusion add to the already thick tension within the household as they struggle to reconnect.

Grace's fractured relationship with her daughter, Anne, intensifies as they uncover hidden graves corresponding to their enigmatic servants. As these revelations unfold, Anne and Nicholas inch closer to the disturbing truth about their own existence.

The children's visions culminate in the heartbreaking realization that they, along with Grace, are trapped in a realm beyond life. This revelation leads to a poignant understanding of their fate and prompts a confrontation with their mother's madness.

As Grace grapples with the tragic circumstances of their existence, she begins to understand the truth about their deaths. The chilling acknowledgment of their status as ghosts leads to a moment of collective acceptance within the familial bond.

In a final moment, Mrs. Mills comforts Grace and her children, explaining that they must coexist with the living. This bittersweet exchange emphasizes their new life while allowing them to find solace in their liberation from their past fears.

The family shares a poignant moment watching Victor's family leave their sanctuary, embraced by warm sunlight. This marks a turning point where they find peace in their acceptance and a different kind of freedom from their former afflictions.