By using the example of two robots who become sentient beings and try to break out of their mechanical structure of cold, unthinking machines, the film perhaps endeavours a comment on the state of humanity. It shows two robots developing a unique bond of friendship, which then leads to the subsequent desire to break out of their confinement where they are only surrounded by mechanical, heartless steel. <br><br> As they try to break out, their systems are rebooted leaking to a memory format and erasure. While they may rage and protest against it, is an escape truly possible for them? The film shows skill, patience and expertise on the animation front, but the visualisation has a deep echo of iconic visuals like those of Wall-E and would have benefited with a little freshness in that aspect.

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Locating itself in a dystopic universe where humanity is overpowered by the existence of cyborgs and robots, the film aims to pack several elements of the sci-fi universe within its story. A plot of thrill, the unknown and potential subterfuge is allowed to develop to involve the reader deeper into the narrative as the protagonist attempts to figure his way about this destroyed heap of a colony. <br><br> As violence finds its way into the events that are unfolding on screen, new characters are introduced that immediately puts any semblance of certainty the viewer might have had so far into question. While the film is a dedicated and zealous attempt, the events seem to lack coherence sometimes, making it difficult for the unsuspecting viewer to keep track. However, the film, overall remains an honest endeavour leaving the path open for more such projects by the team.

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