These Final Hours

These Final Hours

Year: 2015

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Zak Hilditch

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When a cataclysmic event threatens to destroy the world, a young man named James sets out on a desperate journey to reach his girlfriend's party. Along the way, he encounters Rose, who is searching for her missing father. Faced with widespread lawlessness and societal breakdown, the unlikely pair must confront danger and make difficult choices as they navigate a world hurtling towards its end, ultimately learning the value of human connection in their final hours.

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1

Asteroid Impact

A devastating asteroid strikes the North Atlantic, setting off catastrophic events across the globe. This incident marks the beginning of a catastrophic timeline, leaving chaos in its wake and warning of the impending doom that looms over Western Australia.

Shortly before the following events North Atlantic
2

Firestorm Approaches

Just ten minutes after the asteroid impact, Western Australia finds itself on the brink of an apocalyptic firestorm. The fear of imminent destruction influences the characters' choices and actions throughout the film.

10 minutes post-impact Western Australia
3

Zoe's Pregnancy Revelation

In a bittersweet moment at her beach house, Zoe informs James about her pregnancy. This revelation adds emotional weight to their relationship as they face the uncertainty of the future amidst the impending disaster.

Shortly after the asteroid impact Zoe's beach house
4

James' Frustration

Overwhelmed by despair from the inevitable danger, James redirects his frustrations towards Zoe. Seeking to escape his fears, he plans to attend what he believes is the 'party of a lifetime'.

5

Rescue of Rose

While on his way to the party, James stumbles upon two men who have taken a young girl named Rose captive. Driven by his moral compass, he confronts and defeats the captors, successfully rescuing Rose.

6

Rose's Backstory

After her rescue, Rose reveals her distressing situation; she got separated from her father in Malaga while on her way to her aunt's home in Roleystone. This revelation adds urgency to James’s mission to reunite Rose with her family.

Malaga
7

The Party

James decides to take Rose with him to the chaotic party he was aiming to attend. The party devolves into reckless behavior with dangerous games, showcasing the disregard for the apocalypse looming outside.

Party location
8

Confrontation with Vicki

At the party, James tries to share his troubles with Vicki, his girlfriend, but faces her accusatory remarks. This encounter adds to his internal turmoil, emphasizing how people react differently to the impending doom.

Party location
9

Mandy's Claim

The tension escalates when a disheveled woman named Mandy arrives, claiming that Rose is her long-lost daughter. This unexpected situation raises the stakes for James as he tries to find the truth amid the party's chaos.

Party location
10

Vicki's Intervention

As the chaos intensifies, Vicki intervenes and ends the conflict with a gunshot, dispelling Mandy's claims. This moment illustrates the dark reality the characters face as relationships and trust fracture in the face of disaster.

Party location
11

Escape with Rose

James makes a hurried escape from the frantic party with Rose, now in distress. Aware of Rose's fragile emotional state, he prioritizes getting her to safety and finding her family.

12

Visit to James’ Mother

James and Rose arrive at James' estranged mother's home, seeking refuge and supplies. This visit becomes a pivotal moment of reconciliation and support, providing them with essentials for their journey.

James' mother's home
13

Tragic Discovery

Upon reaching the location where Rose's family is supposed to be, they discover a heartbreaking scene: Rose's father and family members are lifeless. This tragedy underscores the stark reality of loss in their apocalyptic world.

14

Reflective Moment

Amidst their grief, Rose urges James to mend his relationship with Zoe. Their poignant moment by the pond symbolizes hope amidst despair as they honor the fallen while contemplating their own connections.

Pond
15

Reconciliation with Zoe

James rushes back to the beach to reconcile with Zoe but is caught in traffic as flames loom closer. Upon finding her, their love rekindles even as the tumultuous firestorm threatens to consume them, symbolizing their acceptance of fate.

Beach

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