Buying Time
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
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Buying Time Official Full Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-31
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kris Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Blithe
- Original Title
- Buying Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $2K
- Production Studios
- aturn films, Television Bandits
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kris Smith
Andy Blithe
Andy Blithe
Andy Blithe, Kris Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Blithe
Editor
Andy Blithe
Producer
Kris Smith
Producer
Andy Blithe
Writer
Kris Smith
Director
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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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?
The principal cast of Buying Time includes Andy Blithe, Ryan Enever, Mark Wells, Jules Maxine, Estelle Long.
When was Buying Time released and how long is it?
Buying Time was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buying Time?
Buying Time holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).