We were able to view this movie on DVD from our public library. The time period is unspecified but it would have to be rather far into the future for the technology shown and the mutations of plant species.
It would be hard to say this movie is enjoyable, most of it is filmed in muddy, dreary conditions. Only during the last scene are we shown a bit more light and color. I enjoyed the movie, but when it was over my wife said "Well that was wasted time." So it certainly depends greatly on the viewer.
The main character is Vesper, a 13-yr-old girl played by Raffiella Chapman. And I must say she is quite remarkable in the role. I just remarked. The way she looks and the way she dressed some may wonder "Is she really a boy?" But viewing the DVD extras, where she is pretty and smiling we can see she is indeed a very nicely attractive and smart girl.
In a great sense the story is simply about companionship during a very difficult time, and hope for some better type of future. To do in the moment what you can instead of lamenting your situation. Vesper is smart and inventive, and must take care of her bed-ridden dad, who communicates with her via the drone that follows her around. She does experiments, she hopes to be accepted at the Citadel where the wealthy and powerful reside. But that seems like a very long shot.
But it all ends without a definitive conclusion, perhaps there will be a sequel. Or a made for TV limited series.
It would be hard to say this movie is enjoyable, most of it is filmed in muddy, dreary conditions. Only during the last scene are we shown a bit more light and color. I enjoyed the movie, but when it was over my wife said "Well that was wasted time." So it certainly depends greatly on the viewer.
The main character is Vesper, a 13-yr-old girl played by Raffiella Chapman. And I must say she is quite remarkable in the role. I just remarked. The way she looks and the way she dressed some may wonder "Is she really a boy?" But viewing the DVD extras, where she is pretty and smiling we can see she is indeed a very nicely attractive and smart girl.
In a great sense the story is simply about companionship during a very difficult time, and hope for some better type of future. To do in the moment what you can instead of lamenting your situation. Vesper is smart and inventive, and must take care of her bed-ridden dad, who communicates with her via the drone that follows her around. She does experiments, she hopes to be accepted at the Citadel where the wealthy and powerful reside. But that seems like a very long shot.
But it all ends without a definitive conclusion, perhaps there will be a sequel. Or a made for TV limited series.