The Reconstruction of William Zero 2015

As William Blakely (William 2) gradually wakes up to a life that feels foreign to him, he finds himself cast into an unfamiliar world, relying heavily on his twin brother, William Blakely (William 1), who plays the role of a caregiver. With each passing day, William 2 is guided through simple activities, including learning to walk, talk, and even enjoying playful knock-knock jokes. Nostalgia hits when they watch old home movies together, especially when William 2 notices his estranged wife, Jules. Her captivating beauty deepens his confusion, but a flicker of recognition ignites within him when he faces her for the first time.

On another front, William 1’s life as a geneticist takes a foreboding twist as he grapples with the fallout of his cloning experiments. His lab assistant, Baxter, exposes a haunting truth: their subjects are dying off at a shocking rate. Struggling with this grim reality, William 1 faces accusations from security agents who suspect him of pilfering lab materials. Despite the unwavering support from Dr. Archer, the air is thick with tension as William 1 remains in the crosshairs of scrutiny.

Amid these challenges, William 2 wrestles with a crisis of identity stoked by a cryptic phone call from a disheveled version of himself. His quest to regain memories leads him to confront his “twin brother,” demanding the truth about their intertwined existence. The fallout from this confrontation is monumental, as William 1 breaks free from his confinement, unleashing a wave of chaos on those intent on exposing his carefully guarded secrets. The city spirals into turmoil with rising body counts, and William 2 struggles to navigate his yearning for connection with Jules while grappling with the unsettling truths of his own identity.

As everything begins to spiral, William 1, masquerading as helpless, returns to the home he shares with William 2. This charade dupes William 2 into assuming control of his life, which is precisely what William 1 aimed for. With a reluctant heart, William 2 takes over at Next Corp, only to learn chilling details about their animal test subjects—who are revealed to be second-generation clones. Baxter’s alarming disclosure about the inherent flaws of cloning sends chills down his spine, prompting William 2 to suspect his existence might also be tethered to genetic malformations. Right before he can confront William 1 and disentangle the complex web of secrets, a security team detains him for questioning. Yet, Baxter’s doubts about Next Corp’s ethical practices shield him from immediate danger, while inadvertently trapping the interrogators.

Simultaneously, Lester’s anxiety concerning neighborly affairs leads to a confrontational meeting with William 1. In a chilling turn of events, William 1 lures Lester into his home, where he violently dispatches him down a staircase, all while recounting his origin story. It begins with the original William Blakely, known as William Zero, whose profound guilt and grief following a tragic incident led him to abandon his wife and create a clone—William 1—to take his place. But after experiencing abandonment himself due to his creator’s sudden disappearance, William 1 turned bitter, ultimately choosing to create another clone to exact revenge on the world that wronged him.

In a tense moment, William 1 invites Jules to his home, driven by a malicious intent to thwart William Zero. Confused by the cold demeanor of William 1 compared to the warm nature of William 2, Jules remains blissfully unaware of the looming danger. Just as William 1 prepares to strike, William 2 intervenes and professes his love for her. This heartfelt moment transforms into urgency as William 2 resolves to dispose of his malevolent duplicate. However, he is unexpectedly met by William Zero, who has been warned of his impending doom. In a poignant exchange, William 2 urges William Zero to return to Jules and promise never to abandon her again. In a moment filled with emotion, they agree to fake William 2’s death, enabling him to reunite with Jules and their cloned son, in a future painted with hope and reconciliation.