Who do you trust?|Sep. 03, 2014|United Kingdom | United States | France | Sweden|92 Min.|R
Genre: Mystery;Thriller
Description: **Before I Go to Sleep (2014) – A Gripping Psychological Thriller**
**Plot Summary:**
Christine Lucas, a forty-year-old woman, wakes up each day with no memory of her life beyond her early twenties. She finds herself in an unfamiliar house with a man who claims to be her husband, Ben. He explains that she suffered brain damage from a car accident a decade ago, leaving her with memory loss. Every morning, Christine starts anew, unaware of her past or identity.
Christine begins treatment with Mike Nasch, a neuropsychologist from University College London. He provides her with a camera to document her daily progress and calls her each morning to remind her to watch the recorded videos. Nasch advises her to keep the camera hidden from Ben and reveals that her memory loss resulted from a violent attack near an airport hotel—not a car accident as Ben had claimed.
As Christine’s treatment progresses, she starts recalling fragments of her past. She remembers a red-haired woman named Claire, whom Ben dismisses as a former friend who couldn’t cope with Christine’s condition. Later, Christine recalls having a son and confronts Ben, who explains that their child died of meningitis at the age of eight.
A pivotal moment occurs when Christine remembers the name “Mike” and suspects it might belong to her attacker. She shares this with Nasch, who unexpectedly tries to comfort her with a hug and nearly kisses her. Shocked, Christine notices his name tag and realizes his first name is Mike. Frightened, she attempts to flee, but Nasch sedates her and leaves her at home. He later ends her treatment, admitting he can no longer remain professional due to his personal feelings and her tendency to project her memories onto him.
**A Suspenseful Exploration of Memory and Identity:**
*Before I Go to Sleep* is a tense and thought-provoking film that delves into themes of memory, trust, and identity. Christine’s journey to uncover the truth about her past keeps viewers on edge, making it a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers.
Cast director: Rowan Joffe
Cast actor: Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Anne-Marie Duff, Jing Lusi, Dean-Charles Chapman, Adam Levy, Ben Crompton, Flynn MacArthur, Gabriel Strong
Original name: Before I Go to Sleep