Phase
Synopsis
The story follows Ursula, a young pregnant woman whose life is upended when she is abruptly ejected from Alexandria, a pioneering scientific space station that once served as a beacon of hope for humanity’s survival after the mass evacuation of Earth.
Ursula’s journey, initially driven by the desperate search for the father of her unborn child, transforms into a poignant exploration of her own sorrow and resilience. As she navigates the harsh realities of a world where survival is uncertain, Ursula encounters Noah, another soul who has been cast off from society. Together, they grapple with the choices that led to their exile, the weight of their pasts, and the overwhelming grief that binds them.
The film explores the echoes of Ursula’s late mother, whose tragic death haunts her every step, shaping her decisions and her understanding of loss. As Ursula and Noah traverse the desolate landscape of their fractured existence, they are forced to confront the pain of their shared and individual grief, finding unexpected solace in their companionship.
Official Selection Manchester Film Festival 2025
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 80 min
- Format
- 16:9
- Director
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Jessica Vogt 1st Feature
- Producer
- Jessica Vogt
- Executive Producer
- Tom Ransom, Alex Primas
- Editor
- Tom Ransom
- Screenwriter
- Jessica Vogt, Tom Ransom
- Director of Photography
- Tom Ransom
- Production Designer
- Jessica Vogt
- Sound
- Alex Bird
- Principal cast
- Rhiannon Bell, Nick Cornwall, Ellen Brooke-Williams
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Heartsquid Films Limited
Tom Ransom1 Springfield Park
North Parade
Horsham
RH12 2BF
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