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Key Features:
Apocalyptic, Ecological disaster, Love, Relationships, Survival, Moral dilemmas, Humanity, Interwoven stories, Existential crisis, War, Romance
Tone:
serious, dramatic
Target Audience:
Drama enthusiasts, Viewers interested in apocalyptic themes, Relationship drama aficionados, Thought-provoking cinema
Emotional Arc:
['Hope → Despair → Acceptance']

Parts Per Billion

2014-03-25
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The interwoven stories of three couples which are forced to make life-altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len, Mia, Andy, Esther, Anna and Erik are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster.

Genres
Science Fiction
Cast
Josh Hartnett, Teresa Palmer, Alexis Bledel, Rosario Dawson, Penn Badgley, Gena Rowlands, Frank Langella, Hill Harper, Stephen Sowan, Reis Ciaramitaro
Crew
Brian Horiuchi, Brian Horiuchi
Rating
4.3(65 votes)
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4.869

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5.1

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