A comedic drama about a group of people (and several robots) living on a space station in a 1970s-version of the future. When a new Assistant Captain arrives, she inadvertently ignites tensions among the crew, prompting them to confront their darkest secrets. Barely contained lust, jealousy, and anger all bubble to the surface, becoming just as dangerous as the asteroid that’s heading right for them.
Production
Meticulous 70s sci-fi set design that eclipses the budget
Acting
Patrick Wilson's magnificently fragile alcoholic captain
Costume
Polyester space uniforms and era-perfect hair helmets
Director
Jack Plotnick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jack Plotnick originated this as a stage play in 1999, and Liv Tyler joined after falling in love with the script at a live reading.
The film deliberately mirrors 70s domestic melodramas like The Ice Storm and Ordinary People, using retro sci-fi to literalize suburban alienation.
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