''Downstream'' is a 2010
post-apocalyptic film that takes place in a near-future
dystopia
A dystopia (lit. "bad place") is an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives. It is an imagined place (possibly state) in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmen ...
where gasoline is scarce and a drifter tries to reach a rumored
utopia
A utopia ( ) typically describes an imagined community or society that possesses highly desirable or near-perfect qualities for its members. It was coined by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book ''Utopia (book), Utopia'', which describes a fictiona ...
n city, Plutopia, powered by
clean energy
Energy is sustainable if it "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Definitions of sustainable energy usually look at its effects on the environment, the economy, and s ...
. The film is directed by Simone Bartesaghi and co-directed, written and produced by Philip Y. Kim.
[Official website]
Cast
* Jonathon Trent as Wes
* Elizabeth Roberts as Sara
* Jonno Roberts as Tobias
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Fiona Gubelmann as Tabitha
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Lenny Von Dohlen as Elder Daniel
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Billy Drago
Billy Eugene Burrows (November 30, 1945 – June 24, 2019), known professionally by his stage name Billy Drago, was an American television and film actor. Drago's films, where he was frequently cast as a villain, included Clint Eastwood's wester ...
as Edward
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Joseph Whipp as Joe "Hungry Joe"
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Mickey Jones
Mickey Jones (June 10, 1941 – February 7, 2018) was an American musician and actor. He played drums with acts such as Trini Lopez and Bob Dylan, with whom he played on his 1966 world tour. He became a founding member of The First Edition ...
as Food Vendor
* Emilien De Falco as "Frenchy"
References
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2010 films
2010 science fiction action films
American science fiction action films
American dystopian films
American post-apocalyptic films
Peak oil films
2010s English-language films
2010s American films
English-language science fiction action films
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