Plot: In the future, inmates convicted of serious crimes are sent to a distant planet to work in solitude. When Niyya arrives, it turns out that the previous convict is still around. This is against protocol, but since nothing can be done at this point, the two are forced to live together. The longer they remain on the planet, the less lucid they become.
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March 11, 2025
Even though there are clear and unmistakeable genre elements here, don't go in expecting many genre thrills. Most of the film is dedicated to dialogue between the two leads. The intrigue is strong enough and there are some tense moments, but this is very much a slowburn, not a rollercoaster.
The performances are good, the setting is interesting, but the world building feels a little awkward and uncertain and there are some pacing issues. It's one of those films that's at risk of being exposed to the wrong crowd, but if you like a slower, more conceptual genre film, it's worth a watch.