Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending

Year: 2015

Runtime: 127 min

Language: English

Director: Lana Wachowski

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Born under a celestial alignment, Jupiter Jones's life takes an unexpected turn from a prophesied destiny to one of hardship and menial labor. Her existence is disrupted by the arrival of Caine, a genetically engineered hunter, who reveals a surprising inheritance tied to a cosmic power struggle. Jupiter finds herself thrust into a battle for a celestial throne, an extraordinary inheritance that could reshape the entire cosmos and determine its fate.

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1

Cosmic Origin Revealed

In the beginning, the inhabitants of Earth are blissfully unaware that humanity was cultivated by trans-human and alien royalty. The sole purpose of this cultivation is to extract a youth serum for their elite counterparts on distant planets, setting the stage for a complex power struggle.

2

House of Abrasax' Power Struggle

Following the death of the matriarch of the House of Abrasax, her children Balem, Kalique, and Titus engage in a fierce power struggle. Balem seizes control of a massive refinery on Jupiter, while Titus plots to dismantle the youth serum industry, targeting Earth next for harvesting.

Jupiter
3

Jupiter's Early Life

Jupiter Jones' story begins with a recollection of her father meeting her mother in Saint Petersburg. After her father's tragic death during a robbery, her mother moves to Chicago with Jupiter, marking the beginning of a mundane life far removed from cosmic destinies.

Saint Petersburg, Chicago
4

A Desperate Decision

Years later, Jupiter decides to sell her eggs to fund the purchase of a telescope, seeking a connection to the stars. However, this decision sets her on a perilous path as extraterrestrial beings known as 'Keepers' attack her and her friend, exposing her to deadly danger.

Chicago
5

Attack and Erased Memories

During the attack by the Keepers, Jupiter manages to capture evidence but is left with no memory of the encounter. This orchestrated amnesia leaves her vulnerable, setting the stage for her realization of her true identity.

6

Rescue by Caine Wise

During a routine egg donation, Jupiter discovers the truth of Balem's agents aiming to eliminate her. Just in time, Caine Wise, a former soldier on a mission from Titus, intervenes and saves her, bringing her into a world far beyond her imagination.

7

Reveal of Jupiter’s Royal Heritage

As danger intensifies, Caine's comrade Stinger Apini reveals that Jupiter has royal lineage, as she is genetically identical to the deceased matriarch of the House of Abrasax. This shocking revelation shifts Jupiter's understanding of her place in a vast cosmic hierarchy.

8

Kalique's Revelation

Jupiter is taken to Kalique's palace on a distant planet where she learns about her true identity and the ages of the ruling family. Kalique reveals that she is the rightful heir to Earth and that she bears an uncanny resemblance to her powerful matriarch.

Kalique's Palace
9

Struggle for Inheritance

Caine and Jupiter attempt to return to Earth to assert her claim, but they are intercepted by Titus and Stinger's betrayal. Titus reveals his nefarious plan to marry Jupiter and eliminate her, turning the journey into a fight for survival and legacy.

10

Climactic Showdown

In a desperate confrontation at Balem's refinery, Jupiter discovers that her consent is essential for the harvesting of Earth. She courageously stands against Balem, refusing to comply, which ignites an intense battle for control over her destiny.

Jupiter Refinery
11

Victory and Realization

As the dust settles from the battle, Jupiter ultimately triumphs over the forces seeking to control her. However, the true victory is her newfound ownership of Earth, a secret she decides to keep from her family.

12

A Family Reunited

In a heartwarming conclusion, Jupiter returns home, where her family remains blissfully unaware of the cosmic stakes she has faced. They surprise her with the telescope she long desired, symbolizing hope and connection to the universe.

Chicago
13

A New Beginning

Caine is rewarded with mechanical wings as a symbol of his renewed purpose and identity after his journey with Jupiter. The two share a romantic moment under the stars, suggesting their intertwined destinies are just beginning.

14

Credits Reflection

During the end credits, the viewers are treated to a visual of planets swirling in patterns resembling DNA. This thought-provoking conclusion reminds us of the greater harvesting enterprise lurking within the cosmos and the unseen connections that bind all life.

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