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2024
1h 23m
Action
Crime
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2024

Runtime

1h 23m

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Rent

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Storyline

"In a future plagued by deadly diseases, a desperate father must confront the moral implications of an advanced chip technology that grants extra years of life at the cost of someone else's."

It is the year 2028 and antibiotics are no longer effective. A corporation called Lifeline has invented a health chip which everyone can get for free via the NHS. You can buy an upgrade which is effective against more infections and diseases. In 2028 computing and processing power is restricted however for someone to have an upgrade some one has to die for the power to be transferred. People are dieing randomly. Lifeline are launching their 2nd upgrade which is expected to earn them billions along with their ministerial backer. Daniel Avery has lost his wife and daughter in such circumstances and recent nightmares and flashbacks have instigated him to investigate. He slowly uncovers the truth with the help of a rebel group of the pull for power and greed that goes right to the top.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Jul 12, 2024
Languages
English
Director
Kris Smith
Production
aturn films
aturn films
Television Bandits
Television Bandits
Production Countries
United Kingdom
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Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Andy Blithe

Daniel Avery

Ryan Enever

Shaun

Mark Wells

Victor Harrington

Jules Maxine

Jane White

Estelle Long

Estelle Long

Tess

Adi Thompson

The Stranger

James Crawley

Connor

Paula Boyle

Aila

Lucas Aaron

Lucas Aaron

Media Journalist

Duane Tucker

Duane Tucker

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