Vice Versa

Set in contemporary times, the story moves from a modern urban setting to an exotic overseas location. The modern era shapes how characters communicate, navigate business, and confront moral choices as the magical body swap unfolds.

The film shifts between a bustling Chicago department store and a Buddhist monastery in Thailand. In Chicago, Marshall’s corporate world and family responsibilities collide, while in Thailand the skull's mystic origins drive a heist plot. The contrast between urban commerce and sacred sites heightens tension as the characters cross paths.

🪞 Identity

Body swapping forces Marshall and Charlie to live in each other’s lives, revealing hidden hopes, fears, and daily routines. The swap challenges their assumptions about what it means to be a parent or a child, and compels empathy across generations. The narrative uses the switch to explore how outward roles can mask deeper needs and values.

👨‍👦 Family & Relationship

The swap strains a family already dealing with divorce and distance, turning father and son into reluctant partners. Shared danger and mutual need push them to cooperate, rebuilding trust as they navigate school, work, and the pursuit of the skull. The story emphasizes communication and collaboration to restore balance.

⚖️ Power & Consequences

Criminal actors and a corporate boardroom spotlight how greed and control shape choices and risk. The skull’s magic becomes a moral test, forcing characters to choose between personal gain and returning to order. The resolution reinforces accountability and the costs of reckless ambition.