The Present

Taylor is a nonverbal, hypersensitive boy who feels his family’s strain acutely. He discovers a clock that can rewind 12 hours and believes he can mend his parents’ separation. His attempts to sabotage his mother’s budding romance and orchestrate perfect outcomes backfire, revealing the clock’s limitations. Through the loops, he learns that some moments are better left as they are, and that family bonds matter most.

Jen is Taylor’s mother, torn between protecting her family and pursuing personal connections. She becomes involved with Richard from her spinning class, complicating the family dynamics. Taylor’s rewinds ripple into her relationships, heightening tension at home. Ultimately she must confront the reality that not all situations can be controlled.

Eric is the father trying to keep the family together as their marriage faces strain. He navigates the emotional fallout of the separation and the chaos created by the time loops. He offers stability and guidance amid the reversals, helping the children grasp the stakes. His perspective anchors the family’s efforts to understand what truly matters.

Emma is the older sister who brings logic to the chaos of the time loops. She acts as a mediator and provides a rational perspective on her siblings’ schemes. She eventually reveals the clock’s secret and the number of resets, helping to steer their plan with a cooler head. Her analytical approach balances Taylor’s emotional drive.

Max is the youngest Diehl, bringing playful energy and optimism to the mission. He approaches the problem with a fresh, imaginative perspective and often suggests risky but creative ideas. His childlike optimism helps keep the group motivated through repeated failures and setbacks.

Richard is Jen’s potential love interest from her spinning class and becomes entangled in the family drama. Taylor’s rewinds pull him into the loop, creating tension as the lunch date with nuts leads to complications. His presence tests the boundaries of the family’s attempts to control the day and affects Jen’s decisions.