Reminiscence is a science fiction thriller directed and written by Lisa Joy in her feature directorial debut. It stars Hugh Jackman as Nicolas Bannister, a former soldier who has turned to a new career as a private investigator specializing in helping people access and relive their memories. He operates his business from a dingy office in a partially submerged Miami in the near future, where a large part of the city has been inundated by rising sea levels.
The story of the movie begins when a mysterious young woman named Mae (Rebecca Ferguson) hires Bannister to recover her lost keys. As he falls for Mae, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and crime that threatens to destroy everything he loves. When she suddenly disappears without a trace and a wealthy businessman hires Bannister to investigate his own missing memories, the private investigator realizes that things are not as they seem. He embarks on a perilous journey deep into Mae's past to uncover the truth about her and her connection to a series of deadly and violent crimes that shake his world to the core.
Along with Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, Reminiscence stars Thandiwe Newton as Watts, a tough and loyal colleague of Bannister, Cliff Curtis as Cyrus Boothe, a powerful gangster who controls the city and Daniel Wu as Saint Joe, a mysterious and dangerous criminal with a grudge against Bannister.
The movie is set in a beautiful and atmospheric world that blends elements of science fiction, noir and romance. It explores themes of memory, identity, love, loss, and the power of nostalgia. It also features stunning visuals, a haunting musical score and excellent performances from the cast. Reminiscence promises to be a thrilling and thought-provoking movie that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.