(2022) is the Spanish-market title for the Chinese science fiction disaster film originally titled Restart the Earth (2021). It was released in theaters in late September 2022 and follows a global struggle for survival after botanical experiments go horribly wrong. Plot Summary
Restart the Earth (2021) directed by Lin Zhenzhao - Letterboxd El Cataclismo (2022)
While some audiences have praised its ambitious premise, others have criticized the quality of its international dubbing and some melodramatic character arcs. (2022) is the Spanish-market title for the Chinese
A task force, including a widowed former engineer and his young daughter, , embarks on a high-stakes mission to the "core" of the plant growth. Their goal is to inject an antidote that will reverse the runaway growth and restore ecological balance to the Earth. Cast and Key Characters The film features a prominent Chinese cast: He Shengming: Plays the father/lead protagonist. Zhang Mingcan: Plays Juan Yuan, his young daughter. Luo Mi Michelle Ye Xuan Yu Rongguang Production and Critical Reception Director: Lin Zhenzhao. A task force, including a widowed former engineer
The film relies heavily on digital effects to depict the global "green" apocalypse.
You can find the film available on various streaming platforms like YouTube under its localized titles.
The story is set in a near-future where a drug designed to replicate plant cells inadvertently creates a sentient, aggressive form of flora. These monstrous plants quickly overtake the planet, depleting the human population and leaving cities in ruins.