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Disconnect (2012) is a riveting dramatic thriller that explores the ways in which modern technology can both bring people together and tear them apart. The film follows the lives of several individuals whose stories intersect in unexpected ways.
One of the main characters is a hard-working lawyer who is constantly attached to his cell phone and finds it difficult to make time for his family. Another couple finds themselves in a dangerous situation after their personal secrets are exposed online. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise his mischievous son, who engages in cyber-bullying. Lastly, an ambitious journalist discovers a potential career-making story when she stumbles upon a teenager who performs on an adult-only website.
As the lives of these strangers, neighbors, and colleagues intersect, they are forced to confront the consequences of their online actions and the ways in which their digital lives can have very real and dangerous repercussions.
Disconnect serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of the digital age, highlighting the very real threats of cyberbullying, identity theft, and the loss of personal connections. With its compelling characters and thought-provoking storyline, Disconnect is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
