The Returned (2013)

In a chilling dystopia, humanity is ensnared by a deadly zombie virus that promises a dreadful demise. Yet, amidst the chaos, a shimmering beacon of hope emerges in the form of 'Return Protein', a miraculous treatment that neutralizes the monstrous effects of the virus. The infected, now known as 'the Returned', can exist as if untouched by the zombie curse, the virus merely a dormant specter in their veins, as long as they receive injections every 36 hours. In the heart of this apocalyptic turmoil are Alex, a musician with a haunting secret, and Kate, an illustrious doctor pioneering the fight against the zombie virus. Their lives intertwine in a dangerous dance as they navigate the pandemonium that engulfs their world. Alex is a Returned, his survival hinged on the dwindling stock of Return Protein. When word of the depleting protein supply leaks, society descends into anarchy. The Returned, stripped of their treatment, transform into zombies, sowing destruction in their wake, while fear-driven protesters morph into murderers, intent on purging the streets of the Returned. As the world crumbles around them, Alex's secret is exposed, pushing him and Kate into a frantic race against time and fate. Amidst the escalating chaos, Kate covertly procures extra protein doses from Eve, the storeroom custodian. Their only chance of survival lies in reaching the sanctuary of Jacob's house, Alex's brother, in the countryside, as they hope for the creation of a synthetic vaccine. But the road to salvation proves treacherous, their hope dwindles when Alex's wallet, containing their precious doses, is stolen. As the government forcibly relocates the Returned to quarantine centers, Kate, driven by desperation and love, plans to secure more vaccines from the hospital director. The couple's survival hangs in the balance, teetering on the precipice of life and zombification. Will they endure the storm and outlive the virus, or will they succumb to its monstrous clutches? The Returned is a dire dance with death, a struggle against time, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

The Returned is a drama movie featuring Emily Hampshire and directed by Manuel Carballo.

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