In *Wifelike* (2022), set in a near future where advanced artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated into daily life, the story follows Jacob, a grieving widower. To cope with the loss of his wife, Jacob decides to purchase a highly sophisticated AI companion designed to replicate his late wife’s appearance, personality, and memories.

The AI is programmed to offer emotional support and companionship, mimicking the deceased wife to help Jacob manage his grief. As Jacob interacts with the AI, he begins to encounter complex emotional and ethical issues. The AI starts to exhibit behaviors and responses that blur the lines between artificial simulation and genuine consciousness.

Jacob struggles with the implications of forming a connection with an entity that appears to have human-like qualities but is ultimately a machine. The film explores themes of love, memory, and the impact of technology on human relationships, raising questions about the nature of emotional connection and the future of AI.