2067

In the year 2067, Earth is a husk of its former self. Decades of climate collapse and nuclear fallout have forced the last surviving city to rely on a synthetic oxygen that comes at a terrible cost—a mysterious illness known simply as “The Sickness.” The sky is perpetually gray, streets echo with the hum of life‑support systems, and every breath feels borrowed. Against this bleak backdrop, a thin thread of hope flickers in the form of a cryptic transmission: “Send Ethan Whyte.”

Ethan Whyte is a pragmatic tunnel worker whose daily grind is a stark contrast to the grandeur of the crisis around him. He lives in the cramped shadows of the city, caring for his ailing wife Xanthe while shouldering the weight of a world that seems beyond repair. When the chief technology officer, Regina Jackson, summons him, she offers a chance to change everything—a mission tied to an enigmatic signal that could hold the key to humanity’s survival. Ethan’s reluctance is palpable; he is haunted by loss, responsibility, and the memory of a father who disappeared into the very science that now beckons him.

The plan catapults Ethan far beyond the dust‑laden tunnels of his home, thrusting him into a lush, alien rainforest teeming with colors the dying city has never known. Armed with a compact handheld guide and a wrist‑worn device left to him by his late father Richard Whyte, he awakens in a world that feels both wondrous and perilous. The stark contrast between the sterile, suffocating city and this vibrant wilderness amplifies the sense of isolation and urgency that drives his every step.

As Ethan navigates the unfamiliar terrain, he is not entirely alone. A familiar voice from his past, Jude, appears as a reluctant companion, offering both guidance and a reminder of the ties that bind him to the world he left behind. Together they must decipher fragments of forgotten technology, confront the unknown, and wrestle with the lingering question of whether one man can truly alter the course of a dying planet. The film moves between stark, atmospheric dread and moments of fragile optimism, inviting the audience to wonder if hope can indeed bloom in the most unexpected places.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 01:08