Before I Go to Sleep 2014

As Christine Lucas slowly wakes up next to a stranger, she is shocked to learn that he is her husband, Ben, and that she has been in a vegetative state for fourteen long years following a catastrophic car accident. The veil of amnesia that has clouded her memories for nearly two decades starts to lift, introducing a whirlwind of confusion and a profound disconnect from her once-familiar life.

Guiding Christine on her path to recovery is Mike Nasch, a caring neuropsychologist who not only becomes her trusted confidant but also her staunch advocate. Gifted with a camera to chronicle her daily thoughts, progress, and feelings, he’s cautious enough to advise her to keep this a secret from Ben as they monitor her journey. As Christine undergoes therapy, she begins to recollect fragments of her past, including the mysterious Claire, a red-haired woman whose significance in her life remains unclear.

Ben’s vague and evasive remarks about Christine’s condition only deepen her suspicions, leading her to believe he is hiding critical information. When she learns that she had a son, Adam, who sadly passed away at just eight years old, a torrent of grief and anger towards Ben erupts within her. Old memories continue to resurface, including the name Mike, which she fears might be linked to her tragic assault.

As the layers of truth gradually unfurl, Christine uncovers the disturbing reality that Ben had previously committed her to an assisted care facility, only bringing her home when he experienced remorse. This revelation complicates their relationship further, especially when Christine finds out that Claire had reached out to her repeatedly during her time in the care facility. With resolve, Christine manages to find Claire’s number, leading to an emotional reunion with her once-familiar face.

In a poignant moment, Claire hands Christine a letter written by Ben, containing a heartfelt plea that it should only be unveiled if Christine possesses the strength to face its contents. Upon reading it, Christine learns of Ben’s profound inner turmoil—he left her out of fear and overwhelming love, which could no longer coexist with his own need for safety. Captivated, Christine views her recorded messages on the camera, feeling a flicker of recognition. Yet, this fleeting connection is shattered as Ben, consumed by jealousy, accuses her, attacks her, and storms out, leaving Christine in a state of disarray.

A shockwave hits when Claire calls with devastating news: Ben claims he hasn’t seen Christine in years. This revelation rocks her already fragile mind as she begins to suspect that the man she thought was Ben is, in fact, a malevolent imposter. Desperate to escape, Christine finds herself rendered unconscious by her captor.

The following morning, Christine awakens only to be ensnared in a web of lies and manipulation. The archives of her camera reveal hidden truths—her declarations of love for “Ben” and her dreams of a shared future. Her tormentor, Mike, compels her to prepare for a journey while threatening Nasch to stay away from Christine.

As the darkness begins to recede, Christine finds herself in a hotel where Mike’s identity unravels: he is the man from her past with whom she had an affair, the one behind the brutal attack that caused her amnesia. Deleting the videos that could expose him, Mike renounces his role as Ben, proposing an ultimatum: they will either live together or perish together. A fierce struggle ensues, but Christine finds the courage to break free.

Seizing the moment, she activates the fire alarm in the hotel, escaping while documenting her harrowing ordeal on camera. The cycle of trauma finally shatters, and she is whisked away to a hospital where Nasch—now transformed from therapist into a true friend—welcomes her with comfort. As her memories slowly return, the real Ben and Adam materialize at her bedside, restoring her hope and reconnecting her fractured sense of identity that had seemed lost forever.