Variant #8
2022
Liang Hsu / udn.com Co., Ltd.
Science fiction
Romance
Drama
In the post-pandemic dystopian nation U, traditional families no longer exist. Children are reared in groups. Adults are “matched” annually according to infected viral strain. Government (“Institute” led by “Professor”) indoctrinates reproduction to restore population. Darwin, a climate expert pairs up with Mendel, a music therapist. They develop forbidden attraction for each other and fight against the system. With help from AI’s and their friend Pangloss, a pregnant Mendel tries to flee to join Darwin, previously sent to neighboring country. The mission fails and Mendel is captured, but Professor reveals his true altruistic intentions and frees the couple.
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