Bushwick

The events unfold in a contemporary urban setting without a fixed year. The city’s normal rhythms dissolve as a NAC-led insurgency and mercenaries disrupt everyday life. The sense of urgency is grounded in present-day realities, even as violence pushes the story into a near-future-like scenario.

Bushwick is a dense, working-class neighborhood in Brooklyn that becomes a battleground as martial law is declared. The film follows Lucy through burned-out streets, shuttered storefronts, and improvised refuges as civilians fight to survive. The action expands to the Queens DMZ around Grover Cleveland Park, illustrating a city-wide breakdown of order and safety.

🛡️ Survival

Individuals and communities improvise to endure chaos. Lucy and Stupe train in first aid and weapon use, and shelter-seekers form improvised defenses around churches and laundromats. The narrative emphasizes resilience, resourcefulness, and the courage to protect loved ones when institutions fail.

🤝 Resistance

A cross-section of civilians and evacuees organize a local defense, rallying at communal refuges and coordinating efforts to defend their neighborhoods. Leadership emerges from necessity as people band together to protect their neighbors in a hostile environment. The story shows tense negotiations, skirmishes, and a bid to reach a safe extraction point.

💔 Sacrifice

The conflict demands costly choices and losses. Stupe dies in a moment of panic, and Lucy makes the ultimate sacrifice during the final stand to protect others. The narrative honors ordinary people who risk everything for family and community.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

The bond between Lucy and Belinda anchors the human drama amid chaos. Belinda’s protection and loyalty highlight the importance of family ties when everything around them collapses. Their shared drive to safeguard loved ones strengthens the community's resolve.