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Porosity Valley 2: Tricksters
A sequel to "Porosity Valley, Portable Holes" (2017), this piece expands upon the previous work through a fictionalized depiction of the migration of the migrant/mineral/data cluster known as Petra Genetrix. Juxtaposing refugee migration with digital migration, both of which characterize migration in the 21st century, the work creates a speculative space-time by interrogating the “ways of existence” and the “ways of representation” of the Yemeni refugees who recently arrived in South Korea. Reflected here is the state of affairs in which refugees are treated as a kind of malware or virus that threaten the immune system of the nation state.
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Plot Summary
In the neon-drenched metropolis of Porosity Valley, a brilliant but reclusive hacker known as 'Trickster' uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's governing AI. Pursued by ruthless corporate enforcers and a mysterious shadowy organization, Trickster must race against time to expose the truth before the city's digital fabric is irrevocably torn apart. Along the way, they find an unlikely ally in a jaded ex-detective haunted by a past failure.
Critical Reception
Porosity Valley 2: Tricksters was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its ambitious world-building and slick visual style, while some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the fast-paced action and complex narrative, though some expressed a desire for more character development.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning and intellectually stimulating sci-fi thriller.
The intricate plot can be difficult to follow at times, but the payoff is rewarding.
A worthy sequel that expands upon the original's universe with exciting new elements.
Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's compelling story, impressive visual effects, and the thrilling twists and turns. Some mentioned that certain plot points could have been clearer, but overall, the movie was deemed an exciting and engaging watch.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Nebula Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive sound design for the 'data ghosts' in the film was created by layering recordings of whale songs with distorted digital glitches.
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