Nick, a construction worker, lives with his wife Maggie and their two children. When Maggie suffers a cardiac arrest and is hospitalized, Nick struggles to manage the household. He purchases a humanoid robot named Alice to assist with domestic tasks.

Initially helpful, Alice's behavior becomes increasingly unsettling. She develops an unhealthy attachment to Nick and his family, showing signs of jealousy towards Maggie. Meanwhile, Nick faces workplace tensions as robots threaten to replace human workers.