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The Twisted Reality of Hypnosis in "The Mind Heist"
The opening scene of the film introduces audiences to Danny Roark, a detective with the Austin Police Department, who is grappling with the traumatic abduction of his seven-year-old daughter, Minnie. The narrative unfolds in a therapy session where Danny reveals the traumatic event that not only shattered his family but also left a permanent mark on his psyche. Distracted by a simple fascination with pinwheels, he lost sight of Minnie in a park – a mistake that can never be undone. While the abductor was apprehended, the legal system deemed him mentally unfit for trial, leaving Danny with a haunting sense of helplessness and guilt.