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Buying Time
“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.”
4.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 23m•NR• English
ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThrillerScience Fiction
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
AB
Andy Blithe
Daniel Avery
Lead
Ryan Enever
Shaun
MW
Mark Wells
Victor Harrington
JM
Jules Maxine
Jane White
Estelle Long
Tess
AT
Adi Thompson
The Stranger
JC
James Crawley
Connor
PB
Paula Boyle
Aila
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kris Smith's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Buying Time is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
