Sunrise
Sunrise

Movie spotlight

Sunrise

2026
Movie
19 min
English

A woman desperate to get out of her current situation and to move on with her life stages the closure she knows she will never get in reality.

Insights

Director: Gareth EvansGenres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where sleep is a commodity that can be bought and sold, a former elite soldier suffering from chronic insomnia takes on a dangerous mission. He must track down a rogue scientist who has developed a technology capable of inducing permanent, artificial sleep, threatening to plunge the world into an irreversible slumber. His journey forces him to confront his own past and the true cost of consciousness.

Critical Reception

Anticipated as a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating sci-fi thriller, 'Sunrise' is expected to be praised for its innovative premise exploring themes of consciousness and societal control. Early buzz suggests Gareth Evans' signature intense action sequences will be married with a thought-provoking narrative, potentially earning critical acclaim and audience admiration for its ambition.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and thematically rich exploration of consciousness.

  • Gareth Evans delivers his trademark intense action with a compelling sci-fi concept.

  • A thought-provoking thriller that pushes the boundaries of cinematic imagination.

Google audience: As the film has not yet been released, there is no audience feedback available. However, anticipation is high due to the director's previous work and the intriguing premise.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (Unreleased)

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of sleep as a purchasable commodity was inspired by early research into therapeutic sleep deprivation and the anxieties surrounding modern society's relationship with rest.

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