Come with Me (2026) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

The available footage follows Simon's renewed hopes and domestic life as political messages and personal hardship intensify his anger, culminating in a rupture at work.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Radio Warnings and Renewed Hope

Dalton presents his argument about American identity, economic hardship, and discussion without violence. Simon receives encouragement at work and begins making plans to learn shooting and attend a company barbecue.

Key Events

• Dalton's Radio Argument — Dalton argues that working people are scapegoated and calls for open discussion instead of violence. Characters: Dalton Kirby Location: Radio program
• Simon Gets a Second Chance — Simon's employer says his past discipline will not define him and raises the possibility of restoring him as foreman. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Workplace
• Plans to Learn Shooting — Encouraged by his work opportunity, Simon tells a friend he wants to learn to shoot and plans a range visit. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Unspecified
• The Barbecue Plan — Simon and a friend plan to attend Rebecca's company barbecue, where Angela is expected. Characters: Simon Ward, Rebecca, Angela Location: Company barbecue, planned

Home Life and Public Anger

Simon prepares a special meal for Rebecca as she describes work and a client's financial difficulties. Dalton's broadcasts continue, and Simon visits the station hoping to meet him but is stopped by Peter.

Key Events

• A Meal for Rebecca — Simon prepares a special meal while Rebecca talks about her work and a client's financial hardship. Characters: Simon Ward, Rebecca Location: Home
• Dalton's Economic Critique — Dalton continues discussing inequality, declining middle-class savings, and political failures. Characters: Dalton Kirby Location: Radio program
• Simon Visits the Station — Simon visits while Dalton is on air, hoping to speak with him. Characters: Simon Ward, Dalton Kirby, Peter Ellis Location: Radio station
• Peter Denies Direct Access — Peter refuses Simon access to Dalton for security reasons but recognizes him as a devoted listener. Characters: Simon Ward, Peter Ellis Location: Radio station

The Cost of the System

A grieving father tells Simon that insurance limitations preceded his young daughter's death and describes the debt and empty room left behind. Simon's sympathy is accompanied by a deepening conviction that the social system is broken.

Key Events

• A Father's Grief — A grieving father tells Simon that his young daughter died after insurance limited her medical care. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Unspecified
• Debt and an Empty Room — The father describes the empty room and overwhelming debt left by his daughter's death. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Unspecified
• Simon's Anger Deepens — Simon responds sympathetically, while the tragedy reinforces his belief that the social system is broken and intensifies the force of Dalton's message for him. Characters: Simon Ward, Dalton Kirby Location: Unspecified

Workplace Rupture and Home

Simon's employer says police served a restraining order and takes him off the schedule. Simon quits in anger, then tries to make a loving evening with Rebecca as the available footage ends.

Key Events

• The Restraining Order — Simon's employer says police served him with a restraining order and removes him from the work schedule. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Workplace
• Simon Quits in Anger — Feeling betrayed and unwilling to step away with a baby coming, Simon quits and angrily threatens his employer. Characters: Simon Ward Location: Workplace
• A Loving Evening at Home — Simon tries to create a loving evening with Rebecca despite the pressure building around him. Characters: Simon Ward, Rebecca Location: Home

Story Breakdown

• Dalton's Public Message — Dalton speaks about national identity, economic decline, and how political problems should be confronted.
  • Scapegoated Workers — Dalton argues that middle-class and working people have been made into society's scapegoats.
  • Open Discussion — He insists that responsibility must be shared and problems faced through discussion rather than violence.
• Simon's Work Revival — Simon is offered a possible path back to a foreman role after his employer recognizes his work record.
  • Past Trouble — The employer says Simon's disciplinary history will not define him.
  • Foreman Possibility — Simon is encouraged by the prospect of becoming a foreman again.
• Plans Beyond Work — Simon discusses learning to shoot and makes plans connected to a company barbecue.
  • Shooting Range Plan — Simon and a friend plan to visit a shooting range.
  • Barbecue Gathering — They plan to attend Rebecca's company barbecue, where Angela is expected.
• Rebecca and Home — Simon and Rebecca share domestic moments while pressures and financial concerns are present.
  • Special Meal — Simon prepares a special meal for Rebecca.
  • Client Hardship — Rebecca discusses her work and the financial difficulties of one of her clients.
• Simon Seeks Dalton — Simon acts on his growing interest in Dalton's broadcasts by visiting the radio station.
  • Station Visit — Simon arrives while Dalton is live on air.
  • Access Refused — Peter denies Simon a direct conversation with Dalton for security reasons.
• A Father's Loss — A grieving father's account connects personal tragedy and financial ruin to Simon's view of the social system.
  • Care Limited — The father says his young daughter died after insurance limited her medical care.
  • Debt and Grief — He describes an empty room and overwhelming debt, and Simon responds with sympathy.
• Workplace Breakdown — A restraining order and removal from the schedule precipitate Simon's angry departure from work.
  • Removed from Schedule — The employer says police served Simon with a restraining order and tells him he needs time to refocus.
  • Angry Resignation — Simon quits and threatens his employer, citing his unwillingness to step away with a baby coming.
• A Pressured Evening — The available footage closes on Simon trying to preserve tenderness at home amid mounting pressure.
  • Return to Rebecca — Simon and Rebecca are together at home.
  • Attempt at Normalcy — Simon tries to create a loving evening despite the strain around him.

Directed by

Aaron Harvey

Key Cast

• Theo Rossi — Simon Ward
• Ron Perlman — Dalton Kirby
• Kate French — Rebecca
• Ronnie Gene Blevins — Gary
• Michael Sirow — Dave