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Danny hosts a birthday party with his wife Theo. His old friend Karl introduces him to the latest Striking Vipers fighting game that they used to play together. The new game is experienced in virtual reality, allowing players to feel physical sensations through their characters. That night, Danny and Karl play as Lance and Roxette, respectively. After a round of fighting, their characters fall on each other and kiss, and the two begin having sex within the game. On their wedding anniversary, Theo confronts Danny about his withdrawn behavior and he ends his arrangement with Karl. At Danny's next birthday, Theo invites Karl, and despite initial arguing, Danny and Karl resume having virtual sex. They try kissing in real life, but agree there is no romantic connection between them. A physical fight results in their overnight arrest. Later, as part of an agreement, Danny plays Striking Vipers with Karl while Theo goes to a bar without her wedding ring and meets strangers. Cast: Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Pom Klementieff, and Ludi Lin
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