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The film opens with a poignant clip of Dave reflecting on his creation. He acknowledges the tragedies stemming from the maze while simultaneously expressing a desperate need for validation. Flashing back to three days prior, we see his girlfriend, Annie, returning home to find Dave immersed in his cardboard creation. Initially portrayed as whimsical and playful, this scene quickly reveals the darker implications of his obsession when Dave admits he has lost his way inside the structure—a metaphorical and literal entrapment.