The Herald
Synopsis
The first installment of the ARK Trilogy, adapted from Cui Lei's science fiction novella, Guide to Quantum Civilization. It focuses on a near-future story of Eve, an artificial intelligence robot during the quiet arrival of the four-dimensional beings, who fabricate a perfect set of lies by using the mystery of Kevin's origins, to shatter Darwinian evolution theory and leads everyone to believe that the Earth is merely an "ark" system, that triggers the beginning of a chronicle of the exploring the mysteries of human origins and extraterrestrial civilizations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cui Lei
- Screenplay & Story
- Cui Lei
- Original Title
- The Herald
- Country of Origin
- China, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Lightburst Pictures, A Voice Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cui Lei
Cui Lei
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What is The Herald about?
The first installment of the ARK Trilogy, adapted from Cui Lei's science fiction novella, Guide to Quantum Civilization. It focuses on a near-future story of Eve, an artificial intelligence robot during the quiet arrival of the four-dimensional beings, who fabricate a perfect set of lies by using the mystery of Kevin's origins, to shatter Darwinian evolution theory and leads everyone to believe that the Earth is merely an "ark" system, that triggers the beginning of a chronicle of the exploring the mysteries of human origins and extraterrestrial civilizations.
Who directed The Herald?
The Herald was directed by Cui Lei.
Who stars in The Herald?
The principal cast of The Herald includes Yu Xuan, Alexandre Bailly, Anthony Gavard, Diana Hübel, Herman Lau.
When was The Herald released and how long is it?
The Herald was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 35m.