In the psychological thriller movie "Awakening", it tells the story of a man who encountered a rare phenomenon called "anesthesia consciousness" while undergoing heart surgery - he remained awake during the entire operation but was paralyzed throughout the body, unable to move or speak.In endless fear and helplessness, he could only perceive everything around him with his faint consciousness.
Meanwhile, his wife faces numerous tests outside the operating room.Between life and death decisions, she not only has to deal with the doctor's successive inquiries about treatment plans, but also has to endure inner struggles and pain alone.In this sudden storm of fate, her marriage, belief and self-awareness were hit by an unprecedented impact.
The film deeply explores the fragility and tenacity of human nature in a two-line intertwined way, integrating physiological weakness and emotional suffering, showing a heartbreaking and difficult-to-move psychological journey.
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Top Cast
Hayden Christensen
Jessica Alba
Terrence Howard
Lena Olin
Charlie Hewson
Christopher McDonald
Sam Robards
Arliss Howard
Fisher Stevens
Georgina Chapman
David Harbour
Court Young
Poorna Jagannathan
Awake
23
TOMATO SCORE
Generally Unfavorable
65
IMDB SCORE
Universal Acclaim
Directed by:Joby Harold
Summary
In the psychological thriller movie "Awakening", it tells the story of a man who encountered a rare phenomenon called "anesthesia consciousness" while undergoing heart surgery - he remained awake during the entire operation but was paralyzed throughout the body, unable to move or speak.In endless fear and helplessness, he could only perceive everything around him with his faint consciousness.
Meanwhile, his wife faces numerous tests outside the operating room.Between life and death decisions, she not only has to deal with the doctor's successive inquiries about treatment plans, but also has to endure inner struggles and pain alone.In this sudden storm of fate, her marriage, belief and self-awareness were hit by an unprecedented impact.
The film deeply explores the fragility and tenacity of human nature in a two-line intertwined way, integrating physiological weakness and emotional suffering, showing a heartbreaking and difficult-to-move psychological journey.