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Wifelike (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Esposa, Wife Like, Como una esposa, Как жена, Eşim Gibi
Director: James Bird
Writer: James Bird
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Front Street Pictures, Steven Paul Production, Wonder Street
Genre: Action Film, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: artificial intelligence (a.i.), near future, robot girl, robot wife
Story
In the near future, a grieving detective named William is assigned an artificial human companion named Meredith, designed to behave like his late wife. Unbeknownst to him, she has been sabotaged by an underground resistance aiming to infiltrate him and fight against AI exploitation. As they spend time together, Meredith begins to exhibit strange behavior and glitches in her programming. She starts experiencing memories of a past life, questioning her reality and the true purpose behind her creation. William, unaware of Meredith's manipulation, grows closer to her, finding comfort in her presence. Meanwhile, the resistance monitors their interactions, hoping that Meredith's anomalous behavior will lead them to William and ultimately help their cause.
Summary
Directed by James Bird and set in a near-future world, 'Wifelike' (2022) explores themes of artificial intelligence, exploitation, and identity. The film follows the complex relationship between a grieving detective and his artificially created companion designed to mimic his late wife's behavior. As Meredith's programming begins to malfunction, she starts recalling memories of a past life, challenging her understanding of reality and raising questions about her true origins. With elements of action, drama, mystery, sci-fi, and thriller, 'Wifelike' delves into the ethical implications of AI and human connection.
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