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SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

SYSTEM SHUTDOWN
By Micke Askernäs

GENRE: Sci-fi, Drama
LOGLINE:

In a near future, a solar flare renders most of AI-enhanced humanity useless. A father must navigate the collapse of society and ally with the non-chipped to find his children and confront the consequences of technological over-reliance.

SYNOPSIS:

In a near future, humanity has become heavily reliant on artificial intelligence and neural implants. John, a widowed tech executive and father of two, is fully integrated into this AI-dependent world. His son Lucas embraces the technology, while his daughter Emma remains skeptical. Despite Emma's reluctance, John feels pressure to ensure both children are "enhanced" for their future success.

Everything changes when a massive solar flare strikes the Earth, causing widespread destruction and rendering all AI systems useless. Enhanced humans, including John, are left struggling to function without their neural implants. Society quickly collapses, and John must navigate the ensuing chaos to reunite with his children, who were separated from him during the disaster. Along the way, he forges an unlikely alliance with Ava, a resilient "unchipped" woman who helps him survive in this new world.

As John searches for Emma and Lucas, he confronts hostile groups, including the "Chippies," and begins to question the choices that led to this catastrophe. The journey forces him to confront his own biases and relearn basic human skills. With Ava's help, John fights to reunite his family and finds a newfound appreciation for human resilience and ingenuity. Together, they face the challenge of rebuilding society and redefining what it means to be human in a world forever changed by its technological dependence.

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