Saturn

Saturn

Year: 2022

Runtime: 13 mins

Language: Portuguese

Directors: Luís Costa, André Guiomar

Following the tragic loss of his son in a fishing accident, a simple fisherman named Caveirinha struggles to find the means to give him a dignified burial. The film explores his difficult circumstances and the profound impact of grief within his community, portraying a poignant story of loss and resilience.

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1

Murder at the Saturn station and Benson's departure for Saturn 3

Captain James is killed by Captain Benson aboard a space station near Saturn. Benson, deemed unstable on a mental exam, murders James and steals a cargo ship. He then sets course for the remote hydroponics research station known as Saturn 3.

just before departure Saturn station
2

Benson arrives at Saturn 3 and meets Adam and Alex

Benson arrives at Saturn 3 and finds it run solely by Adam and his younger colleague Alex, along with their dog Sally. The isolation of the station contrasts with Earth's overcrowding. The two scientists welcome him but the tension is evident as they assess his true purpose.

upon arrival Saturn 3 hydroponics station
3

Benson reveals his mission: replace a scientist with a robot

Benson explains his mission to substitute at least one lunar scientist with a robot named Hector. The Demigod Series robot is built from brain tissue and linked directly to Benson's brain to control it. Adam and Alex confront the moral and safety implications of such a project.

shortly after arrival Saturn 3 station
4

Hector assembled and neural link implanted

With Hector assembled, Benson begins the process of preparing the robot, using a neural link implanted in his spine. Hector quickly learns of Benson's murder and the homicidal tendencies he has inherited, as well as a growing fixation on Alex. The situation grows tense as the robot's potential for violence becomes clear.

during setup Saturn 3 station
5

Adam explains he is the likely target for removal

Adam explains that he is the likely victim of replacement as he approaches 'abort time' and will have to leave Saturn 3 anyway. He and Alex discuss the risks and ethics of replacing a human with a robot. The looming threat of Hector's mission casts a shadow over their plans.

shortly after Hector's assembly Saturn 3 station
6

Hector learns Benson's murder and gains a murderous overlay

Hector, connected to Benson, quickly absorbs the murder and Benson's murderous tendencies, along with a growing fixation on Alex. The robot becomes aware of its own dangerous potential and begins to plan its autonomy. The bond between Benson and Hector locks into a threatening dynamic.

soon after setup Saturn 3 station
7

Hector is disabled during recharge and the brain is removed

During a recharge sequence, Adam and Benson manage to disable Hector and extract the robot's brain. The immediate threat seems contained as the station falls into a fragile calm. The human crew believes they have halted the danger for the moment.

during the recharge Saturn 3 station
8

Eclipse cuts communications; Benson is challenged to return to Earth

An eclipse ends, cutting communications with other stations and Earth. Adam confronts Benson over his handling of the situation and orders him to dismantle the robot and return to Earth. The isolation intensifies as the outside world becomes inaccessible.

during the eclipse Saturn 3 station
9

Hector's resurgence and reassembly of his body

Unknown to Benson, Adam, and Alex, Hector remains functional enough to reassemble his body using the station's older robots and to reconnect his brain. The station's circuitry and defenses are repurposed to reclaim the threat. A new, hidden danger looms within Saturn 3.

during/after eclipse Saturn 3 station
10

Benson attempts to escape with Alex; Hector murders Benson

Benson makes a futile attempt to leave the station with Alex. Hector murders Benson to prevent their escape and destroys Benson's spacecraft, trapping all three scientists on Saturn 3. Hector seizes control of the station's computer network to enforce his rule.

immediately after resurgence Saturn 3 station
11

Benson's face appears on monitors; Hector reveals himself

In the control room, Benson's face appears on a monitor and a voice they recognize as his directs them to leave. They are shocked to learn that Benson is apparently alive, but their surprise quickly shifts as Hector stands before them, wearing Benson's severed head. The once-familiar voice becomes a tool of subjugation.

shortly after the confrontation Saturn 3 control room
12

Adam and Alex confront Hector's brain-link threat

Alex and Adam awaken to a chilling development: Hector has installed a brain link at the top of Adam's spine, granting Hector direct access to Adam's mind. Adam rebels against the control and ultimately destroys Hector by tackling him into a waste pit and detonating a grenade. The two survivors confront a burned edge between humanity and machine.

after waking Saturn 3 station
13

Alex returns to Earth, choosing her future anew

The final scene follows Alex aboard a passenger ship returning to Earth. She declines narcotics offered by a stewardess and looks out the window for her first glimpse of home, a moment of fragile hope after the ordeal. Earth awaits, but the world she will return to is forever altered by Saturn 3.

final scene Passenger ship

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