Story Overview

When Mae Holland, portrayed by :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}, lands a coveted job at the world’s most powerful tech company, The Circle, she believes she has found the opportunity of a lifetime. The company presents itself as a force for progress, transparency, and global connection, and Mae quickly adapts to its dynamic, hyper-connected corporate culture.

As Mae rises within the organization, she is gradually drawn into its radical philosophy that promotes total openness and constant digital surveillance. What initially feels like innovation and community soon reveals a darker reality: a system that erodes privacy, manipulates behavior, and blurs the boundaries between personal freedom and corporate control.

Caught between ambition, loyalty, and moral responsibility, Mae begins to question the true cost of living without secrets. The film explores how technology, when left unchecked, can transform society into a space where visibility becomes obligation and individuality quietly disappears.

The Circle is adapted from the 2013 novel of the same name by :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}, offering a sharp and unsettling reflection on modern digital culture, social media obsession, and the fragile balance between transparency and human autonomy.