Summaries

Set in a gripping vision of the near future, THE COMMONS is an absorbing character-driven relationship drama and a story about motherhood as the ultimate act of faith in humanity.

Taking us into a world one step forward technologically and two steps backward ecologically is Eadie (Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt). Brain Doctor. Desperate Wannabe Mum. Eadie will take us on a ride through the weather channel gone wild and the terrifying brave new world of science where she will come face-to-face with the dark heart of intellectual property theft, disaster capitalism and the swampland that is the new eugenics.

Set in the very near future, The Commons is a character-driven thriller which plays out at the intersection of climate change and the cutting edge of biotechnology. Part mystery, part relationship drama, it puts a very human face on what's coming down the road and the heroism that lies inside us all when our backs are against the wall.

Details

Keywords
  • female protagonist
  • near future
  • melodrama
  • climate change
  • wanting to have a baby
Genres
  • Sci-Fi
  • Drama
Release date Dec 24, 2019
Countries of origin Australia
Language English
Filming locations Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies Playmaker Media

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Tech specs

Runtime 55m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
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