Soulmate (2021)
Set in the near future, a thirteen-year-old girl plays a deadly game of cat and mouse in a world where overpopulation has caused for a desperate law that forces citizens to kill their designated 'Soulmate'.
Thirteen-year-old Mila Malinov wakes up alone in the back of a cab. Arriving at the densely packed apartment block of zone 21, she makes her way to her room as the watchful eye of the global government hovers above in the form of monitor drones. Across the courtyard, another set of eyes watches her, a protective Mother. Her room is small, cubed, and very simplistic. In her ear, a voice keeps her company. Her father, Darko Malinov checks in. He speaks to her through an earpiece making sure she’s okay. The next day, Mila visits the local bartering station that’s at the end of the long alley that hugs her apartment block. Currency in this world has resorted back to bartering, swapping items for other items. Mila finds a group of interested buyers and swaps a capacitor for some food, all while her father guides her. That night, she shares a meal with her father via voice, wishing that he was there instead. As Mila sleeps, a figure sneaks up to her door making Mila nervous.
Cast
- Holly May Lewis - Mila Malinov
- Stefania Kocheva - Protective Mother
- Martin Paunov - Sunn
- Stefo Nantsou - Darko Malinov (voice)
- Stoyan Tsvetkov - Darko Malinov
Screenplay
Themes
Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
dystopia, overpopulation, surveillance, short film
Trailer
Soulmate TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Soulmate about?
- Thirteen-year-old Mila Malinov wakes up alone in the back of a cab. Arriving at the densely packed apartment block of zone 21, she makes her way to her room as the watchful eye of the global government hovers above in the form of monitor drones. Across the courtyard, another set of eyes watches her, a protective Mother. Her room is small, cubed, and very simplistic. In her ear, a voice keeps her company. Her father, Darko Malinov checks in. He speaks to her through an earpiece making sure she’s okay. The next day, Mila visits the local bartering station that’s at the end of the long alley that hugs her apartment block. Currency in this world has resorted back to bartering, swapping items for other items. Mila finds a group of interested buyers and swaps a capacitor for some food, all while her father guides her. That night, she shares a meal with her father via voice, wishing that he was there instead. As Mila sleeps, a figure sneaks up to her door making Mila nervous.
- Who directed Soulmate?
- Soulmate was directed by Nik Kacevski.
- Who stars in Soulmate?
- Soulmate stars Holly May Lewis, Stefania Kocheva, Martin Paunov, Stefo Nantsou, Stoyan Tsvetkov.
- How long is Soulmate?
- Soulmate has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Soulmate?
- Soulmate is a Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- Where was Soulmate produced?
- Soulmate was produced in Bulgaria.
- What are the themes of Soulmate?
- The themes of Soulmate include: Dystopian Society and Totalitarian Grip, Visions of Future and Technology.