Prescience (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Isaac confronts the lasting effects of childhood trauma, uncertainty about his sexuality, and a family strained by resentment and blame.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Family Under Strain

Kathlyn works nights to support the family after Mathew loses his law firm, while his resentment and unsettling sounds at home deepen the tension. Isaac searches for work as Emily handles interviews and shows the home to a prospective renter.

Key Events

• Kathlyn Supports the Household — Kathlyn works overnight shifts after Mathew loses his law firm. Characters: Kathlyn Smith, Mathew Smith Location: Diner
• Mathew Resents His Circumstances — Kathlyn encourages Mathew to return to work, but he resents his situation. Characters: Mathew Smith, Kathlyn Smith Location: Family home
• Unsettling Sounds at Home — Unsettling sounds in the house add to the family's strain. Characters: Mathew Smith, Kathlyn Smith Location: Family home
• Isaac Looks for Work — Isaac is unemployed and looking for work. Characters: Isaac Smith Location: Unspecified
• Emily Handles Interviews — Emily juggles interviews while helping show the family home to a prospective renter. Characters: Emily Smith Location: Unspecified

A Painful Disclosure

Mark meets Isaac during a visit to the family home and asks about his troubled sleep. Isaac recounts childhood abuse and a threat against his family, and Mark listens and offers support.

Key Events

• Emily Handles Interviews — Emily juggles interviews while helping show the family home to a prospective renter. Characters: Emily Smith Location: Unspecified
• Mark Visits the Family Home — Emily shows the home to prospective renter Mark, who meets Isaac during the visit. Characters: Emily Smith, Isaac Smith, Mark Location: Family home
• Mark Asks About Isaac's Sleep — Mark's questions about Isaac's troubled sleep lead to a personal disclosure. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mark Location: Family home
• Isaac Reveals Childhood Abuse — Isaac recounts an intruder's abuse and threat against his family. Characters: Isaac Smith, Young Isaac, Mark Location: Family home
• Mark Offers Support — Mark listens to Isaac and offers support after hearing his account. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mark Location: Family home
• Isaac Struggles with Shame — Isaac's trauma contributes to shame and uncertainty about his sexuality. Characters: Isaac Smith Location: Unspecified

Facing Hidden Feelings

Isaac struggles with shame and uncertainty about his sexuality, including an awkward club encounter and an argument with a friend. Shae encourages him not to hide or feel ashamed of his attraction to men.

Key Events

• Isaac Struggles with Shame — Isaac's trauma contributes to shame and uncertainty about his sexuality. Characters: Isaac Smith Location: Unspecified
• Awkward Club Encounter — Isaac has an awkward encounter at a club. Characters: Isaac Smith Location: Club
• Isaac Argues with a Friend — Isaac argues with a friend who suggests he may be attracted to men. Characters: Isaac Smith Location: Unspecified
• Shae Encourages Isaac — Shae urges Isaac not to hide his identity or feel ashamed of his attraction to men. Characters: Isaac Smith, Shae Location: Club

Blame at the Gathering

Mathew's resentment erupts during a family gathering after Isaac challenges his belittling behavior. Mathew admits disciplinary action followed an unethical relationship with a client but continues blaming his family.

Key Events

• Family Gathering Turns Bitter — Mathew's resentment erupts during a family gathering. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mathew Smith, Emily Smith, Kathlyn Smith Location: Family gathering
• Isaac Challenges Mathew — Isaac confronts Mathew about belittling him. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mathew Smith Location: Family gathering
• Mathew Admits Misconduct — Mathew says disciplinary action followed an unethical relationship with a client, yet blames his wife and son. Characters: Mathew Smith, Kathlyn Smith, Isaac Smith Location: Family gathering
• Isaac Defends the Children — Isaac insists that he and Emily did not cause Mathew's professional problems. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mathew Smith, Emily Smith Location: Family gathering

Unresolved Longing

Emily tells Isaac that she misses someone deeply, and he offers support she cannot yet accept. Isaac later encounters Shae again amid the nightlife surrounding James's new album, while the personal and family conflicts remain unresolved.

Key Events

• Emily Shares Her Grief — Emily says she deeply misses someone, and Isaac offers to be there for her. Characters: Emily Smith, Isaac Smith Location: Unspecified
• Isaac Enters the Nightlife — Isaac encounters Shae again and is drawn into the nightlife surrounding James's new album. Characters: Isaac Smith, Shae, James Location: Nightlife setting
• Conflicts Remain Unresolved — The available events leave Isaac's personal and family conflicts unresolved. Characters: Isaac Smith, Mathew Smith, Emily Smith, Kathlyn Smith, Mark, Shae, James Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Household Financial Strain — The family adjusts after Mathew loses his law firm.
  • Kathlyn Works Nights — Kathlyn takes overnight diner shifts to help support the family.
  • Mathew's Resentment — Mathew resents his circumstances despite Kathlyn encouraging him to return to work.
• Isaac Seeks Direction — Isaac is unemployed and faces personal uncertainty.
  • Looking for Work — Isaac searches for employment.
  • Troubled Sleep — Questions about Isaac's sleep lead to a disclosure about his past.
• Emily's Responsibilities — Emily manages interviews and helps show the family home to a prospective renter.
  • Showing the Home — Emily shows the home to Mark.
  • Unspoken Grief — Emily tells Isaac that she deeply misses someone.
• Trauma Comes Forward — Isaac explains the childhood abuse that continues to affect him.
  • Mark's Questions — Mark asks Isaac about his troubled sleep during his visit.
  • The Childhood Threat — Isaac recalls an intruder abusing him and threatening his family if he spoke.
• Sexuality and Shame — Isaac navigates uncertainty and shame about his attraction to men.
  • Club Encounter — An awkward club encounter is followed by an argument with a friend.
  • Shae's Encouragement — Shae urges Isaac not to hide who he is or feel ashamed.
• Mathew Blames Family — A family gathering exposes Mathew's resentment and the conflict between him and Isaac.
  • Isaac Challenges Him — Isaac confronts Mathew about belittling him.
  • Professional Misconduct — Mathew admits that disciplinary action followed an unethical relationship with a client.
• Unresolved Connections — Isaac offers Emily support and later encounters Shae amid the nightlife surrounding James's new album.
  • Isaac Supports Emily — Isaac tells Emily he is there for her, although she cannot yet accept his help.
  • Nightlife and Uncertainty — Isaac is drawn into the nightlife, while his personal and family conflicts remain unresolved.

Directed by

James Helsing

Key Cast

• René Mena — Isaac Smith
• Mike Manning — Mark
• Eric Roberts — Mathew Smith
• Vannessa Vasquez — Emily Smith
• Linda Gray — Kathlyn Smith