High School Resurrection | Film

The story begins with a tragic phone call notifying a parent about a student's death named Joanna. Ruby, a close friend, struggles with the loss and is advised by her father to go to school to face reality. Ruby is distraught as she recalls memories, indicating Joanna's significance in her life.

Ruby reminisces about a beautiful gift she received, highlighting a moment of love and connection. At school, Ruby's friends offer her support, inviting her to join them for lunch. Meanwhile, Ruby is confronted by William, a bully, but defended by her friends. The school environment is depicted as unchanged yet profoundly altered without Joanna.

Ruby reflects on how life at school continues normally despite her personal loss. The contrast between her internal grief and the unchanged external environment is emphasized. She struggles with the everyday routine while grappling with Joanna's death, signified by a haunting song about coping without Joanna.

The narrative shifts to Ruby observing the world outside, dreaming of unfulfilled moments with Joanna. Friends approach Ruby, showing concern for her isolation. Ruby's father discusses the school's potential reaction to Joanna's supposed resurrection, mentioning media attention and considering moving away to avoid it.

Rumors spread about Joanna's miraculous return from the dead, leading to disbelief and skepticism among peers. Conversations highlight differing views on the resurrection, depicting a mix of curiosity and suspicion. Ruby is in denial, considering Joanna a monster for perpetuating what she sees as a lie.

Ruby continues to struggle with accepting Joanna's return, amid classmates speculating and treating Joanna strangely, like a ghost. It is revealed that school officials discouraged discussion of Joanna's resurrection, increasing the tension. Ruby's conflict deepens, her skepticism isolating her further.

Joanna talks about her literal death experience and subsequent revival, claiming no divine revelation; it was merely blackness. She's frustrated with the expectations of insight into death. Eleanor, another student, mocks Joanna, highlighting the cureless and morbid curiosity about her experience.

Bethany informs Ruby about Joanna, who seems changed and self-destructive. Ruby remains unforgiving, associating Joanna's return with betrayal. Despite this, their peers express mixed feelings, some supporting Joanna while others remain skeptical and wary about the authenticity of her tale.

The turmoil surrounding Joanna's return escalates. Ruby's family is torn apart by the media attention. Joanna’s frustration peaks with her father's confrontation, feeling her parents wish she had remained dead. This climax of misunderstanding pushes Joanna away, leaving her parents in dismay.

Ruby, moved by peer conversations, decides to help find Joanna, who has once again gone missing amidst the chaos. Ruby, Bethany, and their friends decide the source of the controversy, Jesus, must be found to seek clarity. This decision ignites a sense of purpose within the group.

As the search for Joanna intensifies, emotions peak with hope for reconciliation and understanding. Joanna finds herself, literally and metaphorically, as she begins to comprehend the miracle of her second chance. A sentiment of newly gained wisdom and responsibility toward her friends and family is emphasized.