In the near future we must save Earth or leave it|Jan. 18, 2019|USA|96 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Science;Fiction
Description: “IO” (2019) is a post-apocalyptic film set in a future where Earth’s atmosphere has turned toxic, forcing most humans to abandon the planet and relocate to a space station near Io, one of Jupiter’s moons. Sam Walden, one of the few remaining humans on Earth, lives in isolation at a high altitude where the air is still breathable. She dedicates her time to raising bees that can survive in the harsh environment, hoping they will pollinate oxygen-producing plants and help restore the planet’s atmosphere. Her long-distance boyfriend, who resides on the Io station, pleads with her to leave Earth on the final shuttle.
When a toxic storm destroys her bee colony, Sam’s hope begins to waver. Shortly after, Micah, a man traveling by helium balloon, arrives at her shelter. He plans to reach the launch site and leave Earth but is eager to meet Sam’s father, Dr. Harry Walden, a scientist who once believed Earth could be saved. Sam initially claims her father is away but later reveals he passed away the previous year. Upon learning this, Micah insists Sam join him on the shuttle. Reluctantly, she agrees.
As Sam receives a farewell message from her boyfriend, who is embarking on a 10-year journey to an exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri, she records a message urging those still on Earth to abandon hope and relocate to Io. Meanwhile, Sam and Micah grow closer, developing a romantic connection. They also discover a new queen bee in Sam’s hive, one that is immune to the toxic air, sparking a glimmer of hope. However, they soon realize the shuttle launch has been relocated to a more distant site, complicating their escape plans.
The film explores themes of survival, hope, and the resilience of life in the face of overwhelming odds.
Cast director: Jonathan Helpert
Cast actor: Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, Danny Huston, Tom Payne, Teagan Johnson, Emma Fitzgerald, Justin Andrew Jamieson
Original name: IO