Memento

Leonard kills Teddy in reverse. We see a Polaroid un-develop. The world of a man who cannot form new memories.

Leonard explains his condition and his system of notes and tattoos. The question: Can you trust your own memories?

We meet Leonard in a motel room, covered in tattoos. His methodical system for living without memory. Meeting Natalie.

Leonard discovers clues about John G., the man he believes killed his wife. The hunt begins (or continues, depending on perspective).

Can Leonard trust Teddy? Can he trust Natalie? Should he trust his own notes? The unreliability of everything is questioned.

Leonard commits fully to finding and killing John G. He enters a new phase of active pursuit with Natalie helping him.

The relationship with Natalie deepens. She becomes his ally (or manipulator?). The human connection despite his condition.

Leonard investigates. The reverse chronology puzzle unfolds. Chasing leads, taking photos, making notes. The promise of the premise.

Leonard gets closer to finding John G. False victory as he believes he has the right person. Stakes raise.

Contradictions emerge. Natalie manipulates Leonard. Teddy reveals uncomfortable truths. Leonard questions his own system.

Leonard discovers he has been deceived. His entire quest may be built on lies. The foundation of his purpose crumbles.

Leonard confronts the possibility that he has already gotten his revenge, possibly multiple times. What is truth without memory?

Leonard chooses to create his own truth. He deliberately manipulates his notes to give himself a new John G. to hunt: Teddy.

The reverse timeline catches up. Leonard hunts Teddy based on false notes he created. The system he trusts is his own lie.

Leonard gets the tattoo of Teddy's license plate. The cycle continues. He will hunt forever, trapped in his own constructed narrative.