Parallel
In this adaptation of the acclaimed Chinese thriller "Parallel Forest," we follow the journey of Vanessa and Alex, a grieving couple seeking solace at their family cabin in the Pacific Northwest alongside Alex's brother, Martel. Initially anticipating a much-needed escape, their plans take an unexpected turn during a forest hike. Vanessa is confronted by a doppelganger during the hike, triggering a surreal spatial loop across alternate realities, some fraught with perilous versions of herself and her loved ones. Amidst the chaos, she encounters a parallel, divorced version of Alex, and together, they must battle to seal entrances to hazardous realities and find a way back home. However, the concept of "home" becomes increasingly elusive as they navigate diverse dimensions. Vanessa grapples with the choice of embracing her current reality or risking perpetual entrapment between worlds. As the family confronts the challenges of these interwoven realities, the narrative unfolds into a gripping exploration of identity, love, and the profound consequences of traversing the boundaries between parallel universes.
Starring
Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, Danielle Deadwyler
Director
Kourosh Ahari