Year: 1986
Runtime: 94 min
Language: English
Director: Alan Johnson
In a desolate, post-apocalyptic world ravaged by drought, a group of resourceful young people struggle to survive. Led by Jason and Terra, they challenge the oppressive Protectorate, whose rule offers little beyond brutal, hockey-like contests for entertainment. The discovery of a strange sphere by young Daniel throws the fragile balance into chaos. Powerful, sinister forces, including the villainous Darstar, seek to control the sphere’s potential, triggering a desperate conflict between hope and darkness.
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In a devastated world where the once vibrant skies are now perpetually grey, the remnants of humanity struggle for survival under the tight control of the Eco Protectorate. This paramilitary group has decimated the planet’s water resources, enforcing an oppressive new world order as unforgiving as the orphanages they’ve established for children turned into mere pawns. Amidst this dismal existence, a rough and exhilarating sport has emerged as a beacon of hope for these wayward kids: a wild combination of lacrosse and roller hockey that injects life into their bleak surroundings.
In this tight-knit band of misfits, we find Jason Patric, the courageous leader, along with his friends Terra, Tug, Rabbit, Metron, and Daniel, a young boy who is deaf. Daniel’s life takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers a mysterious orb hidden in a cave. This remarkable artifact is revealed to be Bodhi, an alien intelligence that grants Daniel the gift of hearing and the extraordinary ability to summon rain indoors—offering a tantalizing glimpse into a world that transcends their dreary reality.
As the news about this wonder spreads like wildfire, the nefarious Darstar, eager to exploit its power, seizes the orb and flees the orphanage on roller skates, with Daniel in hot pursuit—closely followed by the rest of the group. Meanwhile, the E-Police are relentless in their chase, managing to capture Darstar as he clutches Bodhi’s sphere. This sets the stage for a thrilling rescue mission led by the Eco Warriors, a group of battle-hardened outlaws under the guidance of Terra’s long-lost father, Greentree.
After rescuing Darstar, the teens devise a plan to infiltrate the heavily fortified Water Storage Building of the Protectorate. Their roller skating skills allow them to evade security measures effectively. Inside, they expose the E-Police’s dark intention to destroy Bodhi, racing against time to save the alien. In a heart-stopping moment, they witness Bodhi dematerializing, which leads to a sudden restoration of water being released back into their parched world as they make a hasty retreat.
The climax culminates in Bodhi generating a powerful thunderstorm, its energy pulsating through the teens and forging a profound connection among them. After this tumultuous experience, the orphans find themselves on a hillside, enveloped in the newfound freedom as ocean waters dance at their feet.
As the credits roll, we see these orphans joyfully playing in the rejuvenated ocean, with Darstar finally finding his place among them, while Jason Patric and Terra share a poignant moment, their bond deepened by the trials they have endured together.
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