Astraea (2015)

In the tragic aftermath of a mysterious pandemic, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. Amidst this eerie silence, a glimmer of hope flickers in the form of Astraea, a sixteen-year-old girl gifted with telepathic abilities. Following cryptic visions, she embarks on a formidable five-thousand-mile odyssey, alongside her skeptical half-brother, Matthew, cutting a solitary path through the ghostly remnants of civilization, their destination: Nova Scotia, Canada. Their mission: to find and rescue Astraea's younger brother, clinging to the promise of survivors whispered in her visions. The desolate landscape becomes their home, abandoned houses offering fleeting respite, and deserted stores providing sustenance. A tangible urgency propels them through the snow-clad forests of Maine, their solitary existence punctuated by Astraea's intensifying visions of distant survivors. Yet, life, in its tenacity, manifests in the unlikely form of James and Callie, a couple who have carved out an existence on the frozen edges of a secluded lake. The sudden relief of companionship, the sparks of romance, and the promise of a newborn life clash with the mounting tension of their mission. The comfort and complexity of a budding community grapple with Astraea's unyielding drive to continue their journey northward. As the ice begins to thaw, Matthew finds himself drawn to the prospect of laying down roots, creating a rift between the siblings. Astraea stands poised on a precipice, torn between adhering to the beckoning whispers of her visions or embracing the warmth of the makeshift family that has sprung up around her. 'Astraea' is a compelling exploration of the human spirit in a post-apocalyptic world, not focusing on what we run from, but what we strive towards. It paints a poignant picture of hope, resilience, and the undying yearning for home, even when home is but a haunting echo of a world long gone.

Astraea is a drama movie featuring Nerea Duhart and directed by Kristjan Thor.

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