Jul. 18, 2014|United States|106 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Science;Fiction
Description: Ian Gray, a Ph.D. student, is deeply immersed in studying the evolution of the eye alongside his research partner, Kenny, and lab assistant, Karen. During a Halloween party, Ian meets Sofi, a woman whose striking eyes captivate him. Their brief encounter leads to a moment of intimacy, but Sofi vanishes abruptly. Driven by chance and mysterious synchronicities, Ian later spots Sofi’s eyes on a billboard and eventually reunites with her on a train. Despite their differences—Ian’s scientific skepticism clashes with Sofi’s spiritual beliefs—they develop a relationship. However, tragedy strikes when Sofi dies in a devastating elevator accident.
Seven years later, Ian is now a published author on eye evolution and is married to Karen, who is pregnant with their child. After their son, Tobias, is born, a routine iris scan reveals a shocking connection: Tobias shares an identical iris pattern with Paul Edgar Dairy, a boy who died just before Tobias was conceived. This discovery leads Ian on a quest to uncover the truth, with the help of Kenny, who manages the iris scan database. Together, they explore the possibility of reincarnation and the mysteries of human existence.
Cast director: Mike Cahill
Cast actor: Michael Pitt, Brit Marling, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Steven Yeun, Archie Panjabi, Cara Seymour, Venida Evans, William Mapother, Kashish, Dorien Makhloghi
Original name: I Origins