Alan is eventually tracked down and killed by the activists, who want the data stored in his own implant. Because Alan was a cutter, his implant contains not only his life but also the recorded memories of every person he ever edited. The film ends with Fletcher viewing Alan's memories, preparing to use the "final cut" of Alan's life for his own cause.
Upon a person's death, the implant is removed, and a cutter like Alan is hired to edit the lifelong footage into a "rememory"—a respectful, sanitized highlight reel shown at the funeral. Alan is considered the best in the business because of his detachment; he specializes in "eating the sins" of immoral people by editing out their darkest secrets to leave behind a spotless legacy. The Conflict Alan's life is upended by two major events: The Final Cut 2004
As Alan becomes obsessed with finding the truth about his past, he makes a shocking discovery: , which is a direct violation of the professional "Cutter's Code". Alan is eventually tracked down and killed by