In a world where memories can be stored and replayed like old film reels, a mysterious drifter discovers a forgotten artifact known as the Electric Lantern, a device that projects not light but the deepest, darkest secrets of anyone it shines upon. The film follows the quiet and enigmatic protagonist, played by John Cho, who stumbles upon this strange object in a dusty antique shop and quickly realizes its dangerous power. Driven by a personal quest to uncover the truth behind a long-buried family tragedy, he must navigate a shadowy underworld of collectors and criminals who will stop at nothing to possess the lantern for their own sinister purposes. As he tests the device, he uncovers betrayals and hidden agendas that threaten to shatter the fragile trust among those closest to him. Blending elements of science fiction with a noir-infused mystery, this seven-minute short film crafts a tense and atmospheric tale about the cost of knowledge and the seductive pull of forbidden truths. With no time for wasted moments, every frame pulses with urgency as the protagonist races against a ticking clock to safeguard the lantern’s power before it falls into the wrong hands.