A form of hybrid between science fiction and a love story, it is also a new take on the Oedipus myth. The future of the film, not very different from our present and not dependent on special effects, is one where genetic screening is the main way of controlling people and populations; whether done by governments or corporations is left unclear. Like a number of recent sf films much of the difference is left implied, so while there must be clones and cloning done on a regular basis since genetic screening is necessary, but we hear little of it. This approach is quite refreshing, since endless exposition usually gets boring. » Continue your journey »