It's a gritty movie that was surprisingly good and highly engaging. I and Ramya watched it a week ago. The movie is based on the novel by P D James (I haven't read the novel). The story is set in 2027 when the world of humans has gone infertile. No more babies. While the science behind this is not bad, the real impact of the movie lies in the camera work and the deft handling of the plot. I am impressed.
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