Able Edwards

Able Edwards

Year: 2004

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Graham Robertson

Science FictionDramaComedy

A cloned version of a celebrated entertainment magnate is engineered to resurrect the former glory of his late predecessor’s corporation. As he attempts to restore authentic entertainment within a synthetic, virtual realm, he comes to understand that he has never truly lived his own life.

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1

Global catastrophe forces humanity into space

In the not-too-distant future, a biological contaminant pollutes the atmosphere and decimates Earth's population. The survivors seek shelter aboard a vast space station orbiting Earth, clinging to a fragile hope of return. The opening sequence establishes a world defined by scarcity, fragility, and a longing for renewal.

Earth, then aboard a space station
2

probate hearing for Abel Edwards' estate

The film unfolds during a probate hearing for Abel Edwards, the clone of the founder of the Edwards Corporation. Lawyers and relatives debate the clone's inheritance, legacy, and what his existence means for the company's future. The hearing frames the ethical and legal stakes behind the corporate saga.

Probate court
3

EC confronts decline and pivots to robotics

Edwards Corporation faces declining market share after decades of dominance in entertainment and theme parks. The company shifts its strategic focus toward humanoid robotics in hopes of reviving growth. The move signals a bold, uncertain direction amid market pressures.

EC headquarters
4

Cloning plan is conceived to replicate the founder

To resurrect the founder's genius, the marketing team conceives cloning him and imprinting him with the founder's life experiences. The project blends genetics with nurture, aiming to recreate a mind capable of steering a sprawling empire. It marks a radical gamble at the heart of EC's revival plan.

EC laboratories
5

Clone reaches 25; leadership passes to him

On the clone's 25th birthday, the reins of the company are handed to him, signaling a turning point in EC's fortunes. A two-decade surge follows as new leadership reshapes the business and expands into new arenas. The revived empire rides on the back of a carefully engineered revival.

Clone's 25th birthday EC headquarters
6

Senate race opens; Edwards broadens influence

A rival in the political arena withdraws from a Senate race, creating an opening for Edwards to broaden his influence beyond corporate power. The prospect of public office elevates the Edwards name from entertainment to political force. Public perception and corporate strategy converge as opportunities shift the balance of power.

Political arena
7

Celebrity politician to front-running candidate

Edwards pivots from a celebrity politician to a front-running candidate, signaling a bold expansion of his ambitions. The campaign blends corporate branding with public policy, blurring lines between entertainment and governance. Loyalties tighten as rivals question the clone's authenticity.

Campaign trail / Edwards' offices
8

Anti-Reality Organizations close in; scapegoat identified

Anti-Reality Organizations collar a scapegoat, triggering a cascade of losses for Edwards. The targeted action undermines trust and triggers investigations across political and corporate arenas. The scapegoat becomes a pivot point for a broader collapse of support.

EC offices / public sphere
9

Defeat and losses compound: Senate, family, leadership

The Senate race is lost, and Edwards experiences the loss of his son, along with his seat and his role as CEO. The empire's ascent stalls as scrutiny and upheaval fracture confidence and momentum. The clone's revival strategy appears to fracture under pressure.

Senate chamber / EC headquarters
10

A perilous leap: Edwards seizes a space shuttle

In a bold gambit, he seizes a space shuttle and sets course for the site of the original Able Edwards Fantastic Wonderland. The move propels the saga toward a potential end or a dramatic reset for Edwards' legacy. The journey redefines who steers the future of the empire.

Space shuttle / launch site
11

Journey toward the Wonderland site; fate remains uncertain

The climactic voyage toward the Wonderland site unfolds with ambiguity about the outcome. The mission could reset the Edwards legacy or signify a final ending, leaving questions about leadership, humanity, and ambition. The film closes on a note of possibility, inviting speculation about what comes next.

Space / site of Wonderland

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