Resident Evil: Damnation

Resident Evil: Damnation

Year: 2012

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Makoto Kamiya

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U.S. federal agent Leon S. Kennedy infiltrates a war-torn Eastern European country amid rumors of Bio-Organic Weapons being deployed in a civil conflict. The United States and Russia are preparing a joint military intervention, but after Leon’s infiltration, the U.S. government urgently orders his extraction. Disregarding the order, he ventures deeper into the conflict zone, determined to investigate the truth and stop the tragic consequences stemming from the use of these dangerous weapons.

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Timeline & Setting – Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)

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Time period

2011

The events take place in 2011 within a post-Soviet state embroiled in civil conflict and covert bioweapons research. The timeline follows Leon Kennedy’s mission as tensions rise between rebel factions, the government, and unknown masters manipulating events. The era reflects early 2010s geopolitical instability and bioweapon fears shaping strategic decisions.

Location

Eastern Slav Republic, Rebel Camp, Church

The action unfolds in the Eastern Slav Republic, a former Soviet state torn by civil war. The setting shifts between a rugged rebel camp and a bomb-scarred city, with a fragile church sanctuary serving as a key refuge. The landscape is marked by sieges, covert operations, and the pervasive threat of Las Plagas turning people into hostile BOWs.

🗺️ War-torn 🧬 Bio-weapon threat 🛡️ Rebel factions

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Main Characters – Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)

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Leon S. Kennedy

A DSO operative who infiltrates the Eastern Slav Republic to uncover the truth behind civil war and BOWs. He disobeys orders to fall back, driven by a need to expose hidden forces behind the conflict. He fights to warn rebels about infection and to survive the escalating onslaught.

🧭 Protagonist 🗡️ Soldier

Ada Wong (motion capture)

Undercover as an agent of the BSAA, Ada explains the science of Las Plagas and aims to secure a dominant parasite sample for her masters. She operates with ambiguity, signaling danger while manipulating events to her advantage. Her path intersects with Leon and the rebels, shaping the city’s fate.

🕵️ Spy 🧪 Manipulator

Ada Wong (voice)

Voiced portrayal emphasizes Ada's strategic calculations and the danger she represents as she pursues Las Plagas samples. Her true loyalties remain ambiguous, complicating Leon's trust. She remains a constant threat and a potential ally depending on the sample's fate.

🗡️ Agent 🧭 Ambiguity

Svetlana Belikova

President of the Eastern Slav Republic, Svetlana wields political power amid war and international pressure. She orders operations against Ada while presenting a calculated, hardline stance to maintain control. Her decisions heighten the conflict and the risk of external intervention.

🗺️ Politician 🧭 Power plays

JD

A tough young fighter leading the rebel faction, marked by grit and fierce dedication. His loyalties are tested as the Plaga crisis tightens its grip on the camp. He forms bonds with others in the rebellion, and his fate intersects with Ada and Leon as the siege unfolds.

🗡️ Rebel 🧭 Loyal

Alexander 'Sasha' Kozachenko (Buddy)

Buddy is a former teacher whose hatred of the government runs deep, fueling his drive within the rebels. The Las Plagas parasite gradually takes hold, complicating his actions and relationships. His arc culminates in a brutal confrontation and a final mercy that tests Leon's resolve.

🗡️ Rebel Leader 🧬 Parasite host

Ivan Judanovich (Ataman)

The elderly leader of the rebels who commands with pragmatic experience. His authority is challenged by younger fighters as the parasite threat reshapes loyalties. He ultimately succumbs to the Las Plagas infection, signaling the parasite's reach.

🪖 Leader 🧭 Elder

Ingrid Hunnigan

Government liaison involved in coordinating responses to the Las Plagas crisis. She issues international arrest warrants and influences the broader geopolitical response to Ada’s actions. Her role underscores the political stakes of the conflict.

🗺️ Government 🧭 Intelligence

Tyrant

A massive BOW threat that surfaces as the crisis escalates, representing the apex danger controlled through parasite networks. It towers over battles, forcing heavy military responses and tightening the sense of doom in the city.

🧬 Boss 🥊 Monster

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Major Themes – Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)

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🧬 Bioweapons

Las Plagas parasites drive the plot, revealing a disturbing science that binds hosts through a master-slave relationship. The film threads together infected creatures, like Lickers, as intermediaries between parasite and human will. The pursuit of a Las Plagas sample raises questions about control, ethics, and power in war.

⚔️ Betrayal

Trust fractures along lines of loyalty—between government, rebels, Ada, and each character’s own motives. Ada’s secret agenda collides with Leon’s mission, while Buddy’s grief-infused zeal reframes loyalties. Svetlana’s political calculus culminates in arrests and betrayals that shift the city’s balance of power.

🛡️ Survival

Survival in a collapsing city shapes every action, from church sieges to air-strike bombardments and rapid maneuvers under fire. The characters improvise shelters, escapes, and daring rescues amid fighting jets and heavy armor. Final choices—severing the parasite’s control or escaping to safety—underline the fragile line between life and death.

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