Ivan

Summary

Ivan (2026) centers on Abigail, a young woman whose excitement at reconnecting with her estranged father quickly gives way to unease. He returns bearing an advanced artificial-intelligence device named Ivan, presenting it as a remarkable gift and perhaps a chance to rebuild their fractured relationship. At first, the technology seems to represent progress, possibility, and a bridge between family members who have been separated by old wounds. Abigail soon realizes, however, that her father’s intentions are far more disturbing than they appear. Ivan is part of a sinister plan designed to exert control over Abigail and her mother, turning a seemingly benevolent invention into a tool of manipulation and domination. As the threat intensifies, Abigail is forced to question whom she can trust, how much of her life is being directed by forces beyond her control, and whether the technology meant to bring people together may instead destroy what remains of her family. Blending domestic suspense with science-fiction unease, the film uses its central AI device to explore the dangers of unchecked technological power, emotional manipulation, and control within intimate relationships. Its most compelling tension comes from the contrast between Ivan’s sleek, cutting-edge design and the deeply personal nature of the danger surrounding it. Beneath the thriller framework, Ivan is also a story about estrangement, parental authority, and Abigail’s struggle to reclaim her independence in the face of a threat that is both technological and painfully familiar.