This film is a very disturbing view of what life will supposedly be like in the near future. As we continue to progress medically, the film predicts that there will be a time where death will almost be eradicated. As a result, medical costs will go through the roof and there will be no possible way for everyone to reap these benefits without some cost. The cost according to this film? A "voluntary termination" lottery, where the winners are expected to report to be "terminated" for the good of society. However, when an older father receives his notice, his grown son takes steps to save his father's life. He will volunteer to take his place--and to save money, he'll do it in a way to guarantee the government will not be burdened with many extra beneficiaries needing medical care.
While all of this seems impossible and maybe it is, the film is brilliant because it does suggest a serious problem society seems unwilling to address. With advancing technology and costs, how would a state run health care system take care of everyone without making some cost-cutting measures. You simply can't keep everyone alive forever and guarantee top quality care--something has to give.
A clever little allegory that in many ways reminds me of LOGAN'S RUN (but without all the cheesiness).
While all of this seems impossible and maybe it is, the film is brilliant because it does suggest a serious problem society seems unwilling to address. With advancing technology and costs, how would a state run health care system take care of everyone without making some cost-cutting measures. You simply can't keep everyone alive forever and guarantee top quality care--something has to give.
A clever little allegory that in many ways reminds me of LOGAN'S RUN (but without all the cheesiness).