Buying Time (2024)

In a future plagued by deadly diseases, a desperate father must confront the moral implications of an advanced chip technology that grants extra years of life at the cost of someone else's.

Buying Time (2024) poster

It is the year 2028 and antibiotics are no longer effective. A corporation called Lifeline has invented a health chip which everyone can get for free via the NHS. You can buy an upgrade which is effective against more infections and diseases. In 2028 computing and processing power is restricted however for someone to have an upgrade some one has to die for the power to be transferred. People are dieing randomly. Lifeline are launching their 2nd upgrade which is expected to earn them billions along with their ministerial backer. Daniel Avery has lost his wife and daughter in such circumstances and recent nightmares and flashbacks have instigated him to investigate. He slowly uncovers the truth with the help of a rebel group of the pull for power and greed that goes right to the top.

Director: Kris Smith
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Andy Blithe
Production: aturn films, Television Bandits
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $2,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Locked Room Paradox and Great Mystery

Keywords

future, science fiction, mystery, thriller, drama, action

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Kris Smith
More Films in Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buying Time about?
It is the year 2028 and antibiotics are no longer effective. A corporation called Lifeline has invented a health chip which everyone can get for free via the NHS. You can buy an upgrade which is effective against more infections and diseases. In 2028 computing and processing power is restricted however for someone to have an upgrade some one has to die for the power to be transferred. People are dieing randomly. Lifeline are launching their 2nd upgrade which is expected to earn them billions along with their ministerial backer. Daniel Avery has lost his wife and daughter in such circumstances and recent nightmares and flashbacks have instigated him to investigate. He slowly uncovers the truth with the help of a rebel group of the pull for power and greed that goes right to the top.
Who directed Buying Time?
Buying Time was directed by Kris Smith.
Who stars in Buying Time?
Buying Time stars Andy Blithe, Ryan Enever, Mark Wells, Jules Maxine, Estelle Long, Adi Thompson.
How long is Buying Time?
Buying Time has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Buying Time?
Buying Time is a Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Buying Time?
Buying Time had a budget of $2,000.
Where was Buying Time produced?
Buying Time was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Buying Time?
The themes of Buying Time include: Cyberpunk Action and Robotic Rebel, High-Tech Espionage and Spy Thriller, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Locked Room Paradox and Great Mystery.