As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), believes he is a factory worker who dreams of a secret agent life. He decides to visit Rekall, a company that implants false memories, to experience the life of a spy. However, during the procedure, something goes wrong, and Quaid discovers that his supposed memories might be real.
In the climax, Quaid becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the oppressive government of Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston). He teams up with resistance fighter Melina (Jessica Biel) to uncover the truth about his past and the political situation on Earth.
In the resolution, Quaid discovers that the life he thought was his own was indeed a fabrication. He is revealed to be Carl Hauser, a top agent working for Cohaagen. Quaid’s memories were manipulated to turn him into a double agent. The Resistance, led by Matthias (Bill Nighy), plans to use Quaid to disable Cohaagen’s control over a massive robot army.
Quaid embraces his true identity and decides to fulfill his mission to bring down Cohaagen’s oppressive regime. The film ends with a climactic showdown, revealing Quaid’s true purpose and the impact of his actions on the future of Mars.
The ending of “Total Recall” explores themes of identity, memory, and rebellion against a tyrannical government. It presents a twist-filled narrative with action-packed sequences, characteristic of the science fiction genre.