The Dog Stars

Synopsis

In a near-future world decimated by a global pandemic, Hig lives a solitary existence in an abandoned airport hangar with only his dog, Jasper, and a surly, well-armed neighbor named Bangley for company. While Bangley remains focused on brutal defense against marauders, Hig, a pilot and a poet at heart, yearns for a connection to the world that once was. When a mysterious transmission crackles over his Cessna's radio, it ignites a flicker of hope that life exists beyond their isolated perimeter. Risking everything, Hig flies past the point of no return to follow the signal, embarking on a perilous journey across a hauntingly beautiful and desolate landscape. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on the acclaimed novel by Peter Heller, the film is a sweeping post-apocalyptic odyssey that explores the resilience of the human spirit, the necessity of companionship, and the enduring search for beauty in a broken world.