The Listener is an American movie about lives that are at stake.

In it, Tessa Thompson (Beth) is a dedicated volunteer on a crisis hotline.

Every night, she joins countless others across the country, offering a lifeline to callers struggling with loneliness, despair, and the weight of life’s challenges.

The pandemic has intensified the need for these unseen heroes, turning a steady stream of calls into a relentless wave.

With each ring, the tension mounts. Will tonight be the night someone needs saving?

Or the night Beth loses someone on the other end?

As Beth navigates her shift, the film dives deeper, revealing the reasons behind her unwavering commitment.

Viewers will see a glimpse of her own story—the experiences that compelled her to become a source of comfort for others.

With each call, Beth helps mend the fabric of lives fractured by hardship, one conversation at a time.