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Guidance

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In the not-too-distant future, humanity slowly rebuilds itself a decade after The Great War. Believing that the ability to lie is the root cause of the devastating conflict, a tech entrepreneur creates a pill containing a nanotechnology app known as "Guidance" that allegedly will make everyone more enlightened. Once swallowed, an A.I. "installs" in the person's nervous system and aids their ability to detect deception in other people among other enhancements. A young couple goes on a weekend retreat to the countryside, and they begin to use Guidance. However, recent events have potentially compromised their trust in one another. With the tech in their bodies, the couple tries to subvert Guidance in the hopes of saving their relationship before it's too late.
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Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 09/04/2023
Sobhani’s feature creates thought-provoking ideas of the limits of technology and science and how people can trust their loved ones. Go to Full Review Benjamin Franz Film Threat 08/10/2022
Does what great science fiction always does: deepen our understanding of each other through science and technology. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 07/02/2022
3/5
As a debut feature film, this is a rather interesting foray into filmmaking for Sobhani. It tackles a rather involved and universal subject. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee 06/22/2022
C
The movie underserves both its central couple and its larger ideas about the future of civilization. Go to Full Review Mel Valentin ScreenAnarchy 06/21/2022
At its core, Guidance uses sci-fi tropes less to explore where our surveillance state/society will inevitably end up (i.e., the corporate control of our minds and bodies) and more to examine a central issue in all romantic relationships. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 06/21/2022
When all is said and done, the idea of living without lies becomes less important. The plot focuses on the interactions people have and how important they are. It is a wonderful bit of storytelling that is charming, frightening, and somehow relatable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/24/2022 From its crisp script to its entrancing cinematography, Guidance is a dazzling and ambitious debut film. Thoughtfully executed in every detail, this near-future sci-fi tale raises intriguing and confounding questions about relationships - interpersonal and with technology -- and the nature of truth itself. It pushes its modest budget with fantastic performances, elegant production design, and bold ambition. It's the kind of film that really sticks with you! See more gooz c @Goozchos 07/21/2022 An interesting take on human nature and whether we really want to know the truth in our relationships. See more 07/03/2022 Such a gripping movie.Must see! See more 06/24/2022 Beautifully shot, top notch acting, and a gripping, complex sci-fi exploration of truth, morality and the messiness of human relationships. Highly recommend. See more 06/23/2022 Intense.... and meditative at the same time. Great cast and photography. See more 06/22/2022 Fresh take on an interesting concept, beautiful cinematography. See more Read all reviews
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Neysan Sobhani

Director

Sun Jia

Han Miao

Harry Song

Mai Zi Xuan

Francesco Chen

Su Jie

Neysan Sobhani

Screenwriter

Anders Fransson

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Synopsis In the not-too-distant future, humanity slowly rebuilds itself a decade after The Great War. Believing that the ability to lie is the root cause of the devastating conflict, a tech entrepreneur creates a pill containing a nanotechnology app known as "Guidance" that allegedly will make everyone more enlightened. Once swallowed, an A.I. "installs" in the person's nervous system and aids their ability to detect deception in other people among other enhancements. A young couple goes on a weekend retreat to the countryside, and they begin to use Guidance. However, recent events have potentially compromised their trust in one another. With the tech in their bodies, the couple tries to subvert Guidance in the hopes of saving their relationship before it's too late.
Director
Neysan Sobhani
Producer
Khalil Fong, Neysan Sobhani, Saba Mazloum, Shahin Sobhani
Screenwriter
Neysan Sobhani, Anders Fransson, Daniel Wang
Production Co
Lotus Consulting, Fu Films
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2022
Runtime
1h 33m
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