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Synopsis

2038. Two and a half years into a three year research contract, George Almore is on the verge of a breakthrough. Stationed halfway up a snow-capped mountain near Kyoto at a secret facility codenamed ‘The Garden’, he has been working on a model that is a true human-equivalent android. His prototype is almost complete. But this most sensitive phase of his work is also the riskiest. Especially as George has an ulterior motive for his work that must be hidden at all costs: Being re-united with his dead wife, Jules.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 min
Director
Gavin Rothery 1st Feature
Producer
Philip Herd, Cora Palfrey
Screenwriter
Gavin Rothery
Director of Photography
Laurie Rose
Composer
Steven Price
Principal cast
Theo James, Stacy Martin, Toby Jones
Production Designer
Robin Lawrence

Genre

Horror Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

An Independent (UK), Hero Squad (HU) production in association with Head Gear Films (UK), Metrol Technology (UK), Untapped (US)

Independent Film Production

7A Pindock Mews
London
W9 2PY

Sales Company

Independent

195 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8ZG

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