Faye attempts to replace her newly deceased husband, Evan, with an android simulant (SIM). Although SIM Evan appears like human Evan in every way, Faye does not feel the same love for SIM Evan as it does for her. SIM Evan tries to win Faye back while at the same time being on-the-run from a government agent chasing down SIMs who have become “conscious” and could potentially be a threat to humankind.
Acting
Robbie Amell's uncanny valley charm as two versions of same man
Practical Effects
Surprisingly decent android effects on obvious budget constraints
Writing
Simu Liu's detective role elevates entire third act
Director
April Mullen
Robbie Amell
Evan
Jordana Brewster
Faye
Simu Liu
Casey
Sam Worthington
Kessler
Alicia Sanz
Esmé
Masa Lizdek
Lisa
Christine L. Nguyen
Ying Hong
Emmanuel Kabongo
Joshua
Samantha Helt
Morgan
Conrad Coates
Supervisor Abendjor
Mayko Nguyen
Michiko Higashi
Von Flores
Superintendent
James Burke
Residence Manager
Byron Abalos
News Anchor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
April Mullen became one of the first women to direct a live-action VR film before this; her visual background explains the slick surfaces hiding thin material.
The 'SIM' branding deliberately echoes The Sims and Apple's iOS ecosystem, framing artificial companionship as consumer product—Faye literally unboxes her husband.
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