Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz) is a talented and aspiring cellist living in Portland, Oregon. She is deeply in love with Adam Wilde (Jamie Blackley), a talented musician and member of a local rock band. Mia’s life takes a tragic turn when her family is involved in a car accident. The accident claims the lives of her parents and leaves Mia in a coma.
While in a comatose state, Mia experiences an out-of-body experience. She observes the unfolding events in the hospital and reflects on her life. Mia discovers the devastating news about her family’s fate and realizes that she has the choice to wake up or let go and succumb to the injuries.
Throughout the film, Mia’s memories are interwoven with the present, revealing her relationships with her family, her love for Adam, and her passion for playing the cello. Mia is torn between the desire to be with Adam and the overwhelming grief and loss she feels after the accident.
As Mia watches the people around her, including her best friend Kim (Liana Liberato) and her grandfather (Stacy Keach), she comes to terms with the impact her presence has on their lives. Adam, deeply in love with Mia, struggles with the possibility of losing her forever.
In the end, Mia decides to wake up and face the challenges and pain that life has thrown at her. The film concludes with Mia’s recovery and her emotional reunion with Adam. The couple faces an uncertain future, but Mia is determined to pursue her passion for music and live a life that honors the memory of her family.
“If I Stay” explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances, particularly Chloë Grace Moretz, and criticism for the film’s pacing and emotional manipulation.