Rewind (2023) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A grieving husband rewrites his choices, saves Wife, and accepts a final sacrifice so Wife and Austin can fulfill their dreams.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Marriage Under Strain

The protagonist loses a promotion, becomes involved with Vivian, and faces exposure when Hannah's recording reaches Wife. The resulting argument ends in a fatal car crash.

Key Events

• Promotion Dispute — Hermie promotes Vivian over the protagonist, triggering his resignation. Characters: Hermie Location: Office
• Office Kiss — The protagonist and Vivian share a kiss after Vivian visits the office. Location: Office
• Recorded Affair — Hannah records compromising interactions, and the video exposes the affair to Wife. Characters: Hannah, Wife Location: Office
• Marriage Argument — The couple argues about the resignation and the affair revealed by Hannah's video. Characters: Wife Location: Family home
• Fatal Car Crash — Distracted during the crisis, the protagonist crashes the car at 3:00 PM, killing Wife. Characters: Wife Location: Road

Grief Opens A Door

After Wife's death and Austin's departure, the protagonist collapses into isolation and substance use. An electrician offers him a chance to return to the past under a lethal condition.

Key Events

• Austin Leaves Home — After Wife's death, Austin moves in with his grandmother. Characters: Adult Austin, Wife Location: Family home
• Grief And Isolation — The protagonist remains alone, remembering Wife while drinking and smoking. Location: Family home
• Meeting The Electrician — The grieving protagonist encounters an electrician from Austin's school. Location: Street
• Time Travel Offer — The electrician offers a return to the past, requiring someone to die that day. Location: Street

Choices Rewritten

Back at the birthday party, the protagonist rejects Vivian, prevents Hannah's recording, and responds calmly to career disappointment. He also reconciles with family and encourages Austin's musical future.

Key Events

• Return To Birthday — The protagonist returns to Hermie's birthday party before the original tragedy. Characters: Hermie, Hannah Location: Birthday party
• Calm Career Response — The protagonist accepts being passed over instead of reacting with anger. Characters: Hermie Location: Birthday party
• Rejected Advance — The protagonist rejects Vivian's advances and avoids repeating the affair. Location: Birthday party
• Recording Prevented — The protagonist stops Hannah from recording compromising interactions. Characters: Hannah Location: Birthday party
• Family Reconciliation — The protagonist reconciles with his estranged father and blesses Austin's piano ambitions. Characters: Adult Austin Location: Family home

Love Without Possession

Wife reveals her Singapore plans with Austin, forcing the protagonist to confront his selfish expectations. He ultimately blesses their dreams and avoids the original crash.

Key Events

• Singapore Plans — Wife reveals plans to attend culinary school in Singapore with Austin. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Family home
• Confrontation In Yard — The protagonist confronts the electrician, who criticizes his selfishness. Characters: Wife Location: Yard
• Blessing At The Road — The protagonist supports Wife's dreams and takes the family to Austin's play. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Road
• Accident Avoided — The protagonist avoids the collision with the tree and saves Wife's life. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Road

The Sacrifice Remembered

As 3:00 PM approaches, the protagonist accepts that his own death is required. He watches Austin's final performance, enters the light, and leaves behind a legacy honored by Wife and Austin.

Key Events

• Three O'Clock Warning — During Austin's play, the protagonist sees the electrician and recalls the approaching deadline. Characters: Adult Austin Location: Auditorium
• Acceptance Of Death — The protagonist pleads for his life but accepts death after hearing its promised legacy. Location: Auditorium hallway
• Final Performance — The protagonist receives a final wish to watch Austin finish the performance. Characters: Adult Austin Location: Auditorium
• Spirit Discovers Death — The protagonist realizes he is dead when Wife and Austin mourn over his collapsed body. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Auditorium hallway
• Entering The Light — The protagonist walks into a bright light signaling his passage to the afterlife. Location: Bright light
• Wake And Eulogy — Wife delivers a eulogy while Austin plays piano to honor the deceased. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Wake
• Enduring Legacy — Years later, Wife and Austin thrive, and Wife dances with the protagonist's spirit. Characters: Wife, Adult Austin Location: Family home

Story Breakdown

• Career Disappointment — A missed promotion destabilizes the protagonist and begins his emotional unraveling.
  • Promotion Reversal — Hermie promotes Vivian instead of the protagonist.
  • Resignation — The protagonist resigns after being passed over.
• Affair Exposed — The protagonist's infidelity reaches Wife through Hannah's recorded evidence.
  • Office Kiss — Vivian visits the office and kisses the protagonist.
  • Video Evidence — Hannah records compromising interactions and the video is discovered.
• Fatal Consequences — The marriage crisis culminates in a crash that changes the family's future.
  • Marriage Argument — The couple argues about the resignation and affair.
  • Wife Dies — A distracted drive causes the 3:00 PM fatal collision.
• Impossible Rewind — Grief leads the protagonist to an offer that can alter the past but demands a death.
  • Life In Isolation — The protagonist drinks, smokes, and remembers Wife alone.
  • Time Travel Offer — An electrician offers a return to the day of the tragedy.
• Changed Decisions — The altered timeline gives the protagonist opportunities to act with restraint and generosity.
  • Rejecting Temptation — He rejects Vivian and prevents Hannah's recording.
  • Supporting Austin — He blesses Austin's ambition to become a pianist.
• Dreams Over Possession — Wife's independent ambitions challenge the protagonist to love without controlling the family's future.
  • Singapore Plans — Wife plans culinary school in Singapore with Austin.
  • Heartfelt Blessing — The protagonist supports Wife and Austin's shared future.
• Chosen Sacrifice — After saving Wife from the crash, the protagonist accepts that his own death must complete the altered timeline.
  • Avoiding The Tree — He deftly prevents the original collision.
  • Three O'Clock Fate — He accepts death while securing a final wish to watch Austin perform.
• Legacy After Death — The family transforms grief into achievement, preserving the protagonist's final act through memory and art.
  • Wake Tribute — Wife gives a eulogy while Austin plays piano.
  • Spirit's Farewell — Years later, Wife dances with the protagonist's spirit.

Directed by

Mae Cruz-Alviar

Key Cast

• Dingdong Dantes — John Nunez
• Marian Rivera — Mary Nunez
• Coney Reyes — Leonora
• Ariel Ureta — Hermie
• Ina Feleo — Aurora