A SCI-FI DRAMEDY

 

 

Logline:

The super-worm GAP is distributing a media-sequence worldwide, which turns viewers into 'better people': honest, compassionate and peaceful. - A revelation for politicians, a shady gift for softies like TRYGG NELL.

 

Synopsis:

IT whiz kid TRYGG NELL, 32, is not really enjoying the success of his anti-virus program VIRON. The dynamics of economic growth threaten to not only make shambles of his utopistic intentions, but of his marriage as well. With software-giant MOCKASOFT’s deal-of-his-lifetime on the line, the super-worm GAP infects computers worldwide with a pulsing media-sequence. As Viron fails to eliminate it, the deal is hanging by a thread. To be able to take time out with his wife, Trygg sets his principles at naught and tries to buy the virus author before the Mockasoft delegation arrives. The hottest scent leads him to Internet-addicted farmer's daughter CARESS McIVAN, who turns out to be a very talented hacker - but not to be the source. As they feel attracted to each other, Caress sniffs the chance to escape her patriarchal family-system and manages to salvage the deal in the nick of time.

 

In the meantime, every infected PC's user begins to develop an awkwardly honest and peaceful nature; not even the most corrupt politicians are spared. As painful secrets begin relentlessly surfacing, hard consequences are dealt out: Trygg discovers that his wife is having an affair with his chaotic brother ERLEND and Caress is brutally expelled from home. In their darkest hour, an ITALIAN NEUROLOGIST shows up to shed some light on the ongoing metamorphosis. Captivated by these findings, Trygg and Caress team up with him and others in search of the virus' creator. The latter does everything to distract them, but very much to his cost he is infected, too. One by one blows his own cover; even political opponents start to enjoy their newly won reputability. After a period of compulsive empathy, the media-sequence's effect begins to diminish. Falling back into patterns of aggressive behavior, Trygg finally overcomes his lack of assertiveness and stands up for his ideals. As the seekers get enmeshed in mutual accusations, they lose sight of the goal - and a member of the team.

 

Five years of separation allow Trygg and Caress to find new ways to stand their ground. As the missing piece of the puzzle pops up, the team reunites one last time to decode the key to locking the virus' effect for good. Now they must choose between human imperfection and an antiseptically peaceful future.