Year: 2007
Runtime: 145 min
Language: English
Director: Richard Kelly
In a near-future Los Angeles grappling with impending disaster, social unrest, and economic instability, a group of disparate individuals finds their lives intertwined. Over three days leading up to a major holiday, Boxer Santaros, Krysta Now, and Roland Taverner confront amnesia, the pervasive influence of reality television, and complex conspiracies. As the city hurtles towards chaos, revelations emerge that have the potential to drastically alter their understanding of reality and the future.
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