Ziam

Set during an ongoing environmental crisis triggered by rising greenhouse gases and a decade-long isolation. Thailand remains relatively insulated with abundant food resources, but Bangkok descends into chaos and martial law as the situation worsens. The film suggests a near-future timeframe where corporate actions and military intervention shape the course of the outbreak.

The story unfolds across Bangkok during a period of martial law and civil unrest, with resources scarce and people scavenging for survival. Prachamit Hospital becomes the outbreak’s epicenter, where fear, chaos, and the fight for medical care collide. The narrative also follows Rin and Singh’s journey to their village in Chiang Dao, highlighting the contrast between urban turmoil and rural resilience.

🛡️ Survival

In the face of a rapidly spreading outbreak and societal breakdown, characters improvise to protect loved ones. Decisions are driven by securing food, safety, and hope for a future together. The narrative emphasizes resilience, sacrifice, and quick thinking under extreme pressure.

🧪 Biotech Ethics

VS Corporation’s experiments hint at dangerous biotech ambitions with real-world consequences. The crisis reveals the moral cost of pushing science for profit, including potential pathogen leakage into food chains. Trust erodes as actions blur the line between innovation and hazard.

❤️ Love & Sacrifice

Rin and Singh’s relationship anchors the human stakes amid chaos. Singh risks everything to protect Rin, including a dangerous mission through the hospital. Their bond drives a poignant sacrifice when escape becomes impossible.

🧟 Outbreak & Mutation

The pathogen triggers terrifying mutations when water contacts infected material, producing zombie-like, fish-themed creatures. Chaos spreads from the hospital to the parking structure, forcing rapid, desperate action. The finale centers on a fight for survival as the building collapses.