Renaissance

In 2042, Ilona Tasuiev, a 22-year-old scientist working for the Avalon corporation, is kidnapped while trying to retrieve information from Dmitri, a drug dealer. This sets the grim tone for her unsettling journey within a dystopian Paris.

As Ilona is taken away, her sister Bislane intervenes at a nightclub in an attempt to rescue her. Despite her bravery, Bislane fails to stop the abduction, heightening the stakes of the investigation.

Captain Barthélémy Karas, a weary yet skilled police officer, steps in to lead the investigation into Ilona's disappearance. His initial encounter with the chaotic situation showcases his tactical abilities, but also the violence of the world he inhabits.

As he delves deeper into the case, Karas pieces together clues about Ilona's abductors, including insights into their youth inferred from their eating habits. This marks the beginning of a tense and intricate investigation.

Karas consults Dr. Jonas Muller, a former Avalon researcher, who cryptically warns him that 'No one ever leaves Avalon.' This statement raises questions about the corporation's murky involvement in Ilona's abduction.

During an intense confrontation, Karas challenges Paul Dellenbach, one of Avalon's CEOs, about Ilona's safety. Dellenbach’s dismissive attitude and denial of wrongdoing raises further suspicions about Avalon's operations.

As the investigation unfolds, Dmitri, who holds crucial information about Ilona’s kidnapper, meets a violent fate at the hands of mysterious assailants. This loss weakens Karas's case and heightens the sense of impending danger.

Karas connects with Nusrat Farfella, an old acquaintance, who provides vital footage of Ilona's abduction. This shocking evidence implicates an unknown elderly man, complicating the investigation further.

In a courageous act, Bislane infiltrates Avalon's archives, uncovering unethical experiments that the corporation conducted in the pursuit of immortality, revealing the horrifying truth behind their research.

Karas confronts Dr. Nakata, formerly associated with Dr. Muller, unveiling sinister motives behind the kidnapping. The dangerous revelation highlights Avalon's desperation to obtain Ilona's groundbreaking research.

Muller reveals his true intentions, explaining his drastic measures to keep Ilona away from Avalon's greed. He believes her work is crucial and must be protected at all costs from the corporation's grasp.

As violence escalates, Karas grapples with his own moral boundaries. His struggle reflects the broader societal themes of survival against a corporation driven by the desire for eternal life, leading to a tragic climax.

In a heart-wrenching finale, Karas attempts to reconcile with Bislane while facing the overwhelming power of Avalon. His last act of defiance against the corporation encapsulates the tragedy of their struggle.

The film concludes with a chilling image of Muller's brother discarding a photograph into flames. This symbolic act encapsulates the haunting reality that lingers, leaving viewers pondering the true cost of immortality in Avalon’s relentless pursuit.