An astronomer becomes obsessed with searching the cosmos for signs of life beyond Earth which leads to a shocking discovery.
Cinematography
Gorgeous space imagery on a micro-budget that punches way above its weight.
Acting
Troian Bellisario brings mystery and warmth to an underwritten role.
Director
Akash Sherman
Patrick J. Adams
Isaac Bruno
Troian Bellisario
Clara
Kristen Hager
Rebecca
Ennis Esmer
Charlie Durant
R.H. Thomson
Dr. John Rickman
Jennifer Dale
Astrophysics Department Head
Will Bowes
Kiefer
Dwight Ireland
CalTech Assistant
Tanner Zipchen
Bar Patron
Genelle Williams
Maya
Kevin Hanchard
Doctor
Gabrielle Graham
Café Server
Nadine Whiteman
Owner
Bethanie Ho
Lab Student
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Akash Sherman was only 21 when he made this, shooting in 15 days on a shoestring budget in Toronto.
The 'WOW! signal' reference is a real 1977 radio signal that remains unexplained — Clara's fictional connection to it mirrors Isaac's desperate search for meaning.
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