The Glow

Mark Henson, a proud and modern father, gives his son, Leo, a brand-new tablet as a gift. He believes he’s handing him a key to the future, a tool that will unlock a world of creativity and connection.

But the gift quickly becomes an obsession. The happy, engaged boy Mark knew begins to disappear, replaced by a sullen stranger who erupts in inexplicable rage over “daily streaks” and broken login records. Mark’s logical rules and timers only escalate the cold war in their home, pushing Leo further away, until a horrifying late-night discovery in a closet reveals the true depth of his son’s deception.

Convinced he can save his family, Mark’s last, desperate attempt to unplug his son results in a catastrophic public humiliation, leaving him utterly defeated. He is forced to confront a terrifying truth: Leo isn’t just playing a game. He’s trapped in a psychological maze designed by geniuses to be addictive, and Mark is losing him completely to the screen’s hypnotic glow.

When the real world can no longer compete, how far must a father go to pull his son back from the brink?