Beyond

The narrative toggles between the present, ordinary life, and flashforwards to a future Scotland under siege by alien ships. The looming asteroid crisis drives decisions about love, family, and responsibility. The timeline juxtaposes intimate, everyday moments with large-scale survival scenarios.

Set in Scotland, the film moves from a contemporary town to a desolate future after the asteroid impact. Early scenes revolve around a neighborhood shop and a house party, then shift to ruined streets and alien incursions in the post-apocalyptic landscape. Key locations include a hospital, where crises unfold, and Maya's home, which becomes a focal point for the couple's struggle to endure.

🌌 Existentialism

The film probes what gives life meaning when doom seems inevitable. Cole wrestles with responsibility and self-loathing as the possibility of extinction looms, while Maya clings to hope. The couple's choices—whether to marry, have a child, or seek safe harbor—reveal how people construct meaning under pressure.

👶 Procreation

Maya's pregnancy becomes a focal point for hope and ethical debate. Cole argues against bringing a child into a doomed world, while Maya views parenthood as a miracle. The pregnancy tests their relationship and forces them to confront duty, legacy, and the value of life.

⚖️ Responsibility

Michael's confrontation with Cole centers on whether one can abdicate responsibility in the face of fear. The film explores accountability—how choices in moments of crisis ripple outward and redefine what it means to be kept alive. Novac's intervention reframes what counts as moral action under extreme conditions.