The movie Remember the Light begins with a group of old college friends who gather together after many years to revisit a painful incident from their past. Samantha, one of the group members, had disappeared without a trace on a hiking trip during their college days. The group had searched for her tirelessly, but ultimately they had been unable to find her and the case was never solved.
Years later, the group has all gone their separate ways, each consumed by their own personal demons and challenges. Ellen, Samantha's best friend, has become embittered and lost her faith in humanity after years of disappointment and setbacks. John, the group's charismatic leader, has fallen into a deep depression and drug addiction, unable to shake the guilt he feels for not being able to save Samantha. And the rest of the group has built their own lives but are still haunted by the memory of the disappearance.
When the group reunites, they are at first skeptical about revisiting the traumatic event. However, they are spurred on by a newfound hope that they might finally uncover what really happened. Together they delve into their shared memories and unearth evidence that has been buried for years, leading them closer to the truth.
Through their investigation, the group must confront their own flaws and the cynical worldview they have developed in their absence. As they rediscover their shared love for each other and their memories of Samantha, they begin to remember the light and the hope they once held in their hearts. In the end, they uncover the truth about Samantha's disappearance, bringing a sense of peace and closure to themselves and to Samantha's family.