Atomica

Atomica

Year: 2017

Runtime: 81 min

Language: English

Director: Dagen Merrill

Sci-FiThriller

Sent to a remote nuclear power plant to restore communication lines, safety inspector Abby Dixon finds herself in a disturbing situation. As the facility’s technology fails and the crew becomes increasingly isolated, she uncovers unsettling signs and witnesses bizarre behavior. Abby begins to question the crew’s mental state and wonders if they are losing touch with reality or concealing a deeper truth about themselves and the plant.

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1

Assassination of James Gasciogne

In 1989 Berlin, MI6 agent James Gasciogne meets a tragic fate when KGB operative Yuri Bakhtin murders him. Bakhtin steals a critical piece of intelligence known as the 'List', a microfilm containing the identities of every active field agent in the Soviet Union.

1989 Berlin
2

The Importance of the List

The stolen List holds immense power, capable of prolonging the Cold War for decades. Governments are now scrambling to obtain it, with Bakhtin racing against time in Berlin.

3

Lorraine Broughton's Mission

Just ten days after Gasciogne's death, MI6 sends Lorraine Broughton for a debrief on her sensitive mission. She is tasked with recovering the List and eliminating a double agent named Satchel, believed to be tied to Gasciogne's betrayal.

Ten days after Gasciogne's death MI6 Headquarters
4

Spyglass Contacts MI6

Spyglass, an informant, reaches out to MI6 operative David Percival to inform him that he had given the List to Gasciogne. However, Percival refuses to acknowledge Spyglass, claiming they still lack the List due to Gasciogne's absence.

Berlin
5

Lorraine Arrives in Berlin

Upon her arrival in Berlin, Lorraine is ambushed by KGB agents linked to arms dealer Aleksander Bremovych. With swift action from her primary contact, David Percival, she manages to escape and begins her mission.

Berlin
6

Investigating Gasciogne's Apartment

While searching for clues, Lorraine investigates Gasciogne's apartment and discovers a photo of him with Percival. This discovery leads her to question Percival's loyalty and intentions amid growing tensions.

Gasciogne's Apartment, Berlin
7

Lorraine Meets Delphine Lasalle

During her investigation, Lorraine forms a bond with Delphine Lasalle, a naïve French agent who has been following her in Berlin. Their relationship provides Lorraine with more insight into the dangerous world of espionage.

Berlin
8

Bakhtin's Auction Plan

Bakhtin reveals that he plans to auction the List to the highest bidder, creating a race against time. As tensions escalate, Percival learns of this plan and takes decisive action.

Berlin
9

Percival's Betrayal

In a shocking turn, Percival kills Bakhtin and takes the List for himself, only to meet with Bremovych. Meanwhile, Lasalle unknowingly captures incriminating evidence of this exchange on camera.

Berlin
10

Spyglass’s Defection

Percival contacts Lorraine to inform her that Spyglass wishes to defect. Frustrated by Percival's lack of urgency, Lorraine decides to take matters into her own hands, but it leads to tragedy.

11

Tragic Death of Spyglass

During an extraction attempt, Percival betrays both Spyglass and Lorraine, resulting in the tragic death of Spyglass. This confirms Lorraine's worst fears regarding Percival's loyalty.

12

Delphine Lasalle's Fate

Lasalle confronts Percival about his dealings with Bremovych and, in a brutal act, he murders her to keep her quiet. Lorraine arrives too late, uncovering evidence of Percival's treachery.

Berlin
13

Final Confrontation with Percival

As Percival attempts to escape, Lorraine confronts him, leading to a fierce showdown. She retrieves the List, but the confrontation reveals that Percival's goal was to eliminate her all along.

Berlin
14

Return to MI6

After the intense confrontation, Lorraine returns to MI6, presenting evidence against Percival while cleverly concealing the whereabouts of the List. This forces MI6 to drop their case against her.

MI6 Headquarters
15

Revelation in Paris

In a gripping climax, Lorraine meets Bremovych in Paris, revealing her true identity as Satchel while handing over a fake List. She then discloses that she has been orchestrating the events all along.

Paris

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