(2007) | Awake

is a psychological medical thriller that centers on the terrifying phenomenon of anesthesia awareness —a rare condition where a patient remains conscious and can feel pain during surgery but is completely paralyzed and unable to alert the doctors. Plot Overview

The film follows Clay Beresford (Hayden Christensen), a young billionaire who requires a heart transplant. Awake (2007)

Against his mother Lilith’s (Lena Olin) wishes, Clay insists that his close friend, Dr. Jack Harper (Terrence Howard), perform the operation. is a psychological medical thriller that centers on

The film concludes with dramatic twists involving his mother’s ultimate sacrifice and a spiritual "limbo" state where Clay confronts truths about his childhood before finally being revived by a new surgical team. Core Cast & Crew Hayden Christensen as Clay Beresford, Jr. Jessica Alba as Samantha "Sam" Lockwood Terrence Howard as Dr. Jack Harper Lena Olin as Lilith Beresford Director/Writer: Joby Harold (Directorial debut) Critical Reception & Performance Awake Movie Review | Common Sense Media Jack Harper (Terrence Howard), perform the operation