The Awakening

A moody French mystery that unfolds slowly, keeping you unsettled and curious as its strange premise quietly deepens.

Created by

Joël Houssin

Genres

Mystery, Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Claire Keim, Guillaume Cramoisan, Boris Terral

Overview

In pouring rain, Dr. Voline, a night doctor, knocks down a naked young woman with his 4x4. Transported to the hospital, she doesn't remember anything and is declared carrier of an unknown bacterium. Refusing to be separated from the man who hit her, the unknown will prove to be a real enigma for Yann. In particular, he discovers in her strange powers allowing her to read thoughts and to exchange personality, memories and skills with those she meets.

How it feels

Eerie, tense, melancholic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, mystery, memory, isolation

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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