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Total Recall (film)

"Total Recall" is a 1990 science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven, based on Philip K. Dick's short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale." It follows Douglas Quaid, a factory worker who dreams of visiting Mars. To escape his mundane life, he opts for a memory implant that allows him to experience an adventure. However, the procedure goes awry, leading Quaid to question his identity and reality. As he uncovers a conspiracy, he battles powerful forces in a quest for truth. The film explores themes of memory, reality, and the nature of self.