Buying Time (2024)

07/12/2024 (GB) • 1h 23m

Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction

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.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Andy Blithe

Daniel Avery

Mark Wells

Victor Harrington

Jules Maxine

Jane White

Adi Thompson

The Stranger

Lucas Aaron

Media Journalist


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

future

science fiction

mystery

thriller

drama

action

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