In the near future, John (Richard Thompson) is a struggling writer living a fairly content life in New Zealand with his gorgeous wife Tanya (Rachel Gilchrist).  But he can’t mask his frustration over his inability to remember a significant chunk of his past.  He seems to possess unexplainable skills, and recurring nightmares of murder make him long to uncover the secrets trapped in his mind.  And while Tanya is supportive, she seems to prefer suppressing the past in favor of focusing on the present.  That becomes difficult with the arrival of Roger (Ray Trickett), a man from their past with a mysterious agenda.  Unfortunately Roger happens to be under surveillance by a team of hi-tech agents, and his convergence with the happy couple inadvertently unleashes the truth Tanya had wished to remain hidden.

More a relationship drama (with assassins) than a slam-bang action flick, Memories of Tomorrow is perhaps best described as an insular, mellow variation on The Bourne Identity and its sequel.  Kiwi filmmaker Amit Tripuranemi utilizes a similar raw handheld style for his first feature, shot entirely on digital.  Though it needs some tighter editing and could stand a more dynamic score (particularly during the climactic shootout), Memories is an intriguing espionage-flavored tale that benefits from some strong performances (and you could certainly do worse than leads who bear resemblances to Richard E. Grant and Kate Beckinsale).  With his film’s natural tone and slick transitions, Tripuranemi shows plenty of promise and could prove dangerous with a budget.

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