The Draw (2025) Movie Script
1
[whimsical music]
[child laughing]
[electricity buzzing]
[intense music throbs]
[intense music continues]
[high-pitched humming
escalates]
Hi.
I'm Alec.
Love these.
Make everything
so much less...awkward.
Can I get you a drink?
I like your dress.
[sighs] Look, I'm not here
for small talk.
Oh.
Course not.
Who is?
[soft chime]
[mellow music]
[music inaudible]
With the latest upgrade, you can
change people's clothing.
Yeah. Your outfit
isn't the problem.
Well, you can also, um,
make other amendments.
[sighs] Excellent.
EYELIGHT VOICE:
Good evening, Tara.
I have made some amendments.
[mellow music]
No. Too young.
How about this?
-Taller.
-I have made those changes.
-TARA: Too old.
-Satisfied?
No. Not the nose. Smaller nose.
How does this look?
-Bit more hair.
-Sure thing.
How about now?
Saved to your favorites.
Well, hello, boy.
It's nice to finally meet you.
I must say,
I have been thinking about this,
[whispers] you...
-all day.
-Really?
I-I might say I've been
pretty excited about this too.
But work takes up
a lot of my focus,
-so it's nice to be able to--
-Yeah. I think we should
just stick to the script.
Yeah. Yeah, much better.
[mellow music continues]
"I've...been
thinking about you all day."
Does the update
change your voice?
-Yes, just head to--
TARA: Got it.
-EYELIGHT: Voice changed.
-Oh, there's a performance
-filter too--let's add that.
-Performance feature added.
[deeper voice]
Yeah. That's a new feature.
Excellent. Let's start again.
[clears throat]
Well, hello, boy.
It's nice to finally meet you.
I must say, I have been
thinking about this,
about you...
all day.
I been thinking about you
all day too.
EYELIGHT VOICE: Alec, are you
satisfied with what you see?
[Tara moaning]
[Alec breathing hard]
[heavy music plays]
[soft chime]
I'll be seeing you again.
[door opens, closes]
[heavy music continues]
EYELIGHT: Good morning, Alec.
Please connect your EyeLight.
Watch today's headlines
on your Eyeglass,
and remember,
because privacy is key,
only you will see.
HOST: And--and that is
your message now, isn't it?
That's the message
you want to get over to people
to have that life they want.
One of the uses of digitization
is now maybe to...
to start facilitating people
to live the life
they want to live
rather than the life they had.
If we look back over
decades or centuries,
society defines itself.
There's a contract between,
uh, society and the individual
about, uh, how we live
and the protection
that society affords people.
And we can reframe that and
redesign that any way we like.
I have recognized
that technology
is a way to deal with
social alienation
and to help people
become more connected.
"The Draw" is just one example
of an immersive experience
which we can all share
together.
EYELIGHT:
Welcome to the city, Alec.
That was the Prime Minister
talking exclusively to you,
and here's Perry and Mal
with the entertainment news.
PERRY: Welcome back, world.
Your girl Perry
and your guy Mal here,
your favorite hostess
of the mostess,
and today, we're here
to talk to you about
all the wonderful things
about the EyeLight upgrade!
MAL: What I found with
the new EyeLight
is that I've not only upgraded
like my life
-but also my friends.
-Oh! [laughs]
MAL: Because it's made them
more interesting and better.
Like with performance mode,
they're far more interesting
than they ever were.
So please do write in...
Hi. I'm Alec.
You must be my 1 p.m.
So you're here
for your new avatar.
If you could just stand
in the middle of the square
for me...
And I will disconnect
your EyeLight
-for a moment.
-[soft chime]
Okay. If you'd like to
look at me?
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
Avatar scanning.
Avatar creation complete.
Sorry. What are you waiting on?
If you can just
keep your eyes on me.
So what happens
to the old ones then?
Uh, they are wiped
and then disposed of.
So if you now lift up
your Eyeglass,
you should be able to see
your updated image.
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Clive.
Wow. It's very sexy, yes.
-[chuckling]
-You'll see the clothes rack
next to you
is full of outfit options,
and the image station
is right behind your back.
Touch any item,
and your avatar will update.
If you want to make
any cosmetic changes,
just speak what you want
into the mirror
and the avatar creation software
will update it for you.
So everyone'll be able to see
what I look like right now?
Everyone wearing an EyeLight
will be able to see
your new avatar, yes.
So what about those
who don't wear EyeLights?
Yeah, we're--we're working on
that one.
EYELIGHT: How else
can I assist you, Clive?
I brought some of my old things
to be scanned for my library.
ALEC: Great! I'll...
have your digital library
backdated
with your new avatar and items.
[moody atmospheric music]
[soft whirring]
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
Avatar scanning.
Avatar creation complete.
Sorry. If you could
just look at me.
Why are you staring at me?
Sorry,
the system's just lagging.
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Kerry.
It's pretty impressive,
isn't it?
Did you have far
to travel today?
TIM: [clears throat]
I'll be a minute.
-Alan.
-Alec.
-That's not my name.
-No, my name's Alec.
Look, we've got an issue
with you.
I-I've met all my monthly
targets already.
You take longer
than every other AC,
and we've had more complaints
recently about your--
-I'm just trying to be friendly.
-Well, friendly is not
how people have been
describing you.
We need every customer
experience
to be positive and fast.
How else are we gonna
get to 100%?
I just feel like the best way
to show off the tech
is to try and make a connection.
[scoffs] But you make people
feel uncomfortable,
or worse, offended.
Look, we can't have setbacks
on the way to 100%.
-Yep.
-Yeah?
So, stick to the script,
turn them out quick...
-Like a computer.
-Perfect.
You're a faster learner, Alan.
[softly] It's Alec.
ZANE: Mate.
Mate.
Look, if you want the respect
and you wanna be seen
as an asset, then...
you've gotta play the game.
I-I'm struggling.
I don't know how to build
a connection with the clients.
I've--
Well, I think, Alec...
you can take comfort in the fact
that it can't get any worse.
-So the only way is up.
-Mm.
And don't worry about Tim.
Just follow me
and you'll be all right.
Remember. Keep it calm,
keep it cool, keep it quick.
And if someone comes in
that you like the look of,
[whispering] just copy their
avatar to your favorites. Boom.
And listen.
When I'm running this place,
and I will, I'll hook you up.
Oh, speaking of,
Tara said that she had fun.
Said that she's keen to add you
[with accent]
to her regular rotation.
Mmm!
Thank you.
Um, I'm gonna
take those to...upload.
-Yeah.
-Will you look after my clients?
-Oh, yeah, sure.
-Thanks, buddy.
With pleasure.
-[softly] Boom!
-[warble]
Hi. Hi, what's your name?
-Kerry.
-Kerry. Lovely to meet you.
I'm Zane. Um, I actually think
this one's a bit nicer.
EYELIGHT: Scanning.
Scanning.
[quiet whirring]
Scanning.
No forbidden items detected.
Cabinet 724 unlocked.
Items ready for disposal.
[clank]
Incinerating.
Incinerating.
Sir!
You know
I'm gonna have to take that.
I'll let you off
with just a warning today,
but next time
you won't be so lucky.
You'll find the digital copy
in your EyeLight library.
[electronic warble]
EYELIGHT: Welcome home, Alec.
Here's what you missed.
HOST: Some are questioning,
with regard to the digitization
of classic pieces of art
and music,
can you explain to me
and to the public viewing today
why you took that decision?
PRIME MINISTER:
Yeah, absolutely.
Well, this broadcast
is going out digitally.
That means that you and I
are immortal.
That's never gonna go anywhere.
But there are priceless
works of art, moments in time,
that have been lost forever,
like some of the earlier, uh,
celluloid films
and actors there.
Um, digitization
simply offers us an opportunity
to protect our legacy.
If you think about it as well,
the other thing
that digitization does
is, uh, it allows transparency
and free interrogation of facts.
-All the facts--
-EYELIGHT: Alec, you have
an incoming call from Esther.
[chiming]
Answer.
So, what are you up to
tonight, my brother?
I'm just watching the news.
Me and some of the old unit
are getting together tonight.
-In town?
-Hell, no. For "The Draw."
I'm thinking,
with our combat experience,
they might as well
just give us the money now.
Do you think that's a good idea?
It's just a game.
Even you could join us.
I don't know the rules.
Well, just come and watch then.
You could do with
some interaction.
Plus, I hear the EyeLight
integration they're using
is pretty impressive.
All right.
Amazin'.
I'll send you the invite.
Oh, and, um, Alec...
-Mm-hmm?
-Have you got a 20
for the entry fee?
-See it as an investment?
-What, like the other ones?
-I can--I can ask someone else.
-I'll send it over.
Brother, I love you.
Half-brother.
Ooh!
[chuckles]
EYELIGHT:
Welcome to "The Draw," Alec.
Thank you for choosing to watch.
Want to win the jackpot?
Why not be a player next time?
The Hunters
are on the second clue.
ESTHER: Look, Terry,
I can't see anyone.
-Are you sure they're here?
-Mate, they're definitely here.
There's another team,
north side.
ESTHER: Okay. Stat! Hold on,
I'm coming, I'm coming.
HUNTER: We're coming.
We're coming to you.
-Around the corner.
-ESTHER: Hold on, I'm coming.
-I'm coming!
-[running footsteps]
[quiet, dreamy music]
[click, snap]
[stirring music swells]
EYELIGHT: You have been
eliminated from the game.
-ESTHER: Terry, you bellend!
-Better luck next time.
TERRY: Mate, they just jumped
out--what was I meant to do?
ESTHER: I cannot believe
they've beat us.
-[chime]
-EYELIGHT: Welcome, Alec.
-Here's what's been happening.
-MAL: So I finally watched
-"The Draw" last night.
-PERRY: Oh, my gosh!
-MAL: I know--okay--
-Why did you not tell me?
MAL: I get all the hype now.
I was absolutely gripped.
Could you just explain how...
how the whole "Draw" runs?
Well, firstly,
where have you been?
Um, but secondly, of course.
Of course!
So obviously,
when "The Draw" begins,
the timer starts,
and you have eight hours
to survive this, right?
A target will be chosen,
and that person then
has to basically survive
those eight hours.
And then the Hunters have
eight hours to find them.
It will start off
at the first clue
which is basically
to their general location,
where they are--that's when
we find like what the arena is
and like, you know, in the city
or is it down at the beach?
Or, like, that's kinda when
we find that clue.
And then people start
looking and searching.
Then if they survive,
second clue comes up
where we find out about
what they do, who they are,
like where they work,
so it will obviously eliminate
loads of other people.
If they survive again,
by the end of the day,
the third clue is given.
Now, this is where
the detailed clue is given
on what they look like,
and that's when the fun begins
because the Kill Zone
also gets alerted.
MAL: What's just to stop people
just going all guns blazing
-and killing everybody?
-Fair question.
Because if you were to
just to go all guns blazing
and you shoot the wrong person,
you get eliminated
from the game.
-Ah. Yeah.
-Also, you win nothing.
And we all want to win,
everybody.
Can you hear me? Say yes!
ZANE: Were you dead last night?
I was busy.
Oh!
Anyone I know?
Dee dee dee dee?
Well, while you were busy
last night,
EyeLights became free
for everyone.
So supply's gonna have to
support demand,
which means...
more ACs.
And who better to show them
the ropes than this guy?
-I told you.
-TIM: Can I have everyone's
-attention, please?
-Play the game.
You eat enough shit
and you get the rewards
in the end.
TIM: Can I have everyone's
attention, please?
Oh, hold tight.
Quimathy's about to monologue.
Right, everyone, so,
as you'll no doubt expect
after the announcement,
there are some changes.
But first of all,
we do have some new
staff members joining us
to help with demand.
Secondly, "Draw" points
can now be used for upgrades,
so please make sure and scan
their EyeLights properly.
Also, get all physical photos
to the upload team
as quickly as possible
as carrying nondigital images
now comes with
a prison sentence.
Seems a bit excessive,
does it not?
Yes, it's interesting that you
should be saying that, Brian,
considering how many items
you've been stealing
from customers.
EyeLights cannot manipulate
analog images.
We need you to be
aligned with us
as we strive for the 100%.
There will be no exceptions.
Now, all this means
that we need to be quick
with our clients.
Your customer approval ratings
are everything
as we look to evaluate
who's ready for promotion.
And currently top of the
customer approval ratings is...
Zane.
Right. That's it, everyone.
-[mouthing]
-We open in 15 minutes,
so to your stations.
Sorry, uh,
you're not on the list.
Oh? There's been a mix-up
at HQ.
-[chime]
-Identification validated.
There's my details.
TIM: Perfect.
Well, welcome, Jade.
Welcome, indeed.
-[warble]
-Boom.
-Hi, Jade.
-JADE: Hi.
Zane.
What can we do about her--
her hair?
We can make almost any changes
to appearance.
Good. How long will that take?
-Should take about 30 minutes.
-Perfect.
And I'll be back then
to make some tweaks.
-Samantha, step forward.
-[Jade inaudible]
Hi. I'm Alec.
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
[quiet whirring]
We do have other options.
Which do you like?
[Zane and Jade whispering]
-Done.
-Avatar creation complete.
-Thank you.
-Welcome, Faye.
[slow footsteps]
Yeah, if you'd like to just
step into the square for me.
They make the perfect couple,
don't you think?
JADE: You like staring,
don't you?
Excuse me?
If you don't wanna end up
like...you need to be better.
-At staring?
-At hiding.
I don't have anything to hide.
We're all hiding...
Alec.
Just...don't let them see.
[paper rustles]
Yeah, I've got a couple of
things to take over to upload.
That's better, Alan.
HOST: How do you justify
removing benefits from people?
Where's the benefit in that
for those people?
PRIME MINISTER:
Previously, uh, an individual
was given money to do with
as they wished,
to support whatever situation
they were in.
And how far did that
actually get us?
Did that actually
solve the problem?
I think we both know
the answer to that, because
-the problem didn't go away.
-
EYELIGHT: Alec, you have
one new message from Tara.
PRIME MINISTER: ...is that
we will move you into
an urban accommodation...
TARA: Hello, boy.
Are you free tonight?
PRIME MINSTER: And you will be
able to freely engage with--
through the technologies--
with the experience
that we have decided
collectively to engage in.
HOST: And now you're offering--
PRIME MINISTER:
Does that really sound so bad?
[edgy music]
Oh, that's a 35mm!
I haven't heard the sound
for ages.
Thank you.
[camera lens snaps]
[chiming]
EYELIGHT: Good morning, Alec.
You have one new message
from Esther.
Play message.
ESTHER: Uh, Alec!
We were so close last night.
I was just feet away
from earning the K-Zone.
Anyway,
I'll meet you for lunch.
I need to ask you for a favor.
Eh.
Alec, please connect
your EyeLight
to see today's updates.
-[chime]
-Welcome, Alec.
Here's what's been happening.
PERRY: We're here to talk about,
well,
what the rest of the world
is talking about--"The Draw."
-MAL: Whoo-whoo!
-Let me hear it!
No, no, no, wait,
wait a minute, wait a minute!
No, there must have been
some sort of mix-up here!
I mean--I mean,
I can find another job.
-Plus, there's income support.
-Not anymore.
I still don't understand
why you're evicting me!
OFFICER: Sir, you're in
possession of illegal items,
which results
in immediate relocation.
BRIAN: Well...
where are you taking me?
OFFICER: To a new
purpose built facility.
-Thank you.
-Yeah, I wouldn't thank me.
Why?
Ugh.
I've put some money
into your account.
What?
Well, I'm guessing they've
stopped your ex-service support
and that's why
you wanted lunch.
Honestly,
we were so close last night.
-It's only a matter of time--
-Esther, it's fine.
It's fine.
I'm supposed to be
looking after you.
You're the one
with the social problems.
-If Dad was here, he--
-Yeah, Dad's not here.
Yeah, but you know
what he'd say if he was.
[imitating Dad] "In this world,
takes heart to have hope."
[chuckling]
Why do you never
iron your clothes?
Maybe this is my avatar
and it's how I want
the world to see me.
Yeah?
Now you definitely
sound like Dad.
Uh, I've gotta get back.
-See ya.
-All right.
Hey, Alec.
You free tonight?
They've upped the cash prize
for "The Draw."
No, I'm busy.
Yeah. And I'm a reliable adult.
Hey, there's still time.
[softly] Yeah.
You're, uh, you're not
wearing your EyeLight.
Yeah, sorry.
I left it at my station.
You have to wear your EyeLight
at all times.
And it says here you weren't
connected at all last night.
Didn't realize
it was that important.
We're all important, Alan.
Which is why we need to know
where you are at all times.
We don't wanna have a problem
like we did with Brian, do we?
I'd like to know
where she's at at all times,
if you know what I mean.
You know...
with a few tricks,
you can log into EyeLight feeds.
So when I land...[clicks tongue]
[whispers]
you can see the action.
-I've got a client.
-Actually, mate, you don't.
There's been a few comments,
-so we're sending you to upload.
-Eh?
Yeah, Tim's being a bit
of a dick, but don't worry.
You can scan these for me
and upload.
And before you say it...
you're welcome.
EYELIGHT: Text scanning.
Text scanning.
Due to rule 81, text redacted.
PATRICIA: Hello, dear.
GEORGE: Are you okay?
Yeah, sorry, um,
there's usually only one person
-in the square.
-Oh, we can go one at a time,
if that's better.
No, no, that's fine.
I can do you both together.
Do you wanna stand a little
closer to each other, please?
-Oh, with pleasure.
-[both chuckling]
Right, uh, now what do we do?
Yeah, so if you
turn on your EyeLights?
We don't have one.
Oh, if it's free,
we'll have one.
-We'll have two.
-Yeah. Ha.
-GEORGE: Oh!
-Thank you. Thank you.
What do we do with these?
So, if you lift it up
to your temple,
it should just attach.
-That's right.
-Like that?
[chime]
-Ohh!
-That's you, causing trouble.
Oh, that makes a change,
doesn't it?
-There you go.
-Whoa!
-PATRICIA: It's so exciting!
-[George laughs]
And now you can change
your outfit
by selecting clothes
on the rail.
-Thank you, kind sir.
-Welcome, Patricia.
GEORGE: Go on, then!
Look at all this.
-PATRICIA: It's amazing!
-Welcome, George.
-GEORGE: Goodness me!
-Can we just choose?
-Choose--or choose...
-How can I assist you further?
-PATRICIA: That's nice.
-GEORGE: [laughing]
[chatter, laughter continues]
Ah, thank you so much.
My wife and I have had...
-[buzzer]
-...a smashing time.
EYELIGHT: Please refrain
from using expired language.
So, madam, can I just remind you
that under the law,
marriage is forbidden,
so any mention of--
Not for those with a permit.
Jade, could you check this,
please?
They still allow us
a physical permit.
Looks good to me.
-That's great. Thanks.
-Thank you.
-Is there anything else?
-Okay, sir, madam, nonetheless,
we would prefer if you
didn't mention it in store.
I'll let you off
with a warning this time.
-GEORGE: Okay, okay, okay.
-Don't worry.
-We know the rules.
-GEORGE: [laughs]
Sorry. We do have to ask.
GEORGE: Don't worry about it.
Thanks very much, bonny lad.
You've been really good.
We thoroughly enjoyed
ourselves, haven't we?
We have. It's been lovely.
-GEORGE: Bye-bye.
-Bye.
Makes you feel icky inside,
doesn't it?
I need a favor.
I need to update my avatar.
You got a free slot tomorrow?
-I think Zane's free.
-I'm sure he is.
But what if I wanted
someone who's more...
Precise?
Zane has the best sales record.
So you give everything to Zane?
I understand. He's useful.
You only have friends
that are useful?
Anything that helps
fill the bank balance.
So you're thinking about
entering "The Draw" then?
And you're not?
I don't like playing
other people's games.
So heroic.
How's that working out for you?
How is it working out for you?
Do you ever just answer
a question?
That's why you have
all these problems.
I don't have any problems. I'm--
Weird. And annoying.
I'm just trying to connect.
I'm just trying to connect.
In this world, that's a good way
to get yourself killed.
-You should just--
-What?
Be more like you?
Hmm.
Forget it.
I'll ask someone else.
4:30?
I can fit you in at 4:30.
4:30 then.
PRIME MINISTER: I challenge you
on whether it's actually a game.
Uh, I believe it's now becoming
part of our social fabric,
only it's becoming an immersive
collective experience.
HOST: Prime Minister,
there's no questioning
that "The Draw" has become
something amazing.
Why do you think it's become
what it has become?
Evidence supports the fact
that it adds meaning
and it adds purpose
to those individuals.
[edgy music]
HUNTER: Well, well.
Fancy seeing you here.
Hello again.
How are you getting on
with your new avatar?
I love it.
I'm noticing with it
new opportunities
are presenting themselves to me
every day.
Do you know they're offering
monetary rewards
to report lawbreakers?
Good.
I'm pleased
they're cracking down.
Well, I'm pleased
you're enjoying your new avatar,
and, uh, I will
report back to my manager.
You do that.
-Good night.
-Bye-bye then.
[footsteps approach]
ESTHER: I'm so sorry.
Let's get you inside.
-ALEC: Lights.
-Welcome home, Alec.
Welcome, Esther.
[running water]
Don't give me that look.
I told you not to play.
What choice do I have, Alec?
And how did you afford
the drink?
ESTHER: [sighs] I'm sorry.
[chime]
[warble]
It's not supposed to
be like this, is it?
Come.
See?
Just like Dad.
I'm not like Dad.
You know what'll happen
if they catch you with that.
-They won't.
-That's what Dad used to say.
I'll put your rent in tomorrow.
Esther.
[click]
Thanks, bruv.
-
-Good morning, Alec.
You have one mandatory message.
You have one new
mandatory message.
Mandatory message:
your rent is increasing.
Your rent is increasing by 20%.
Please connect your EyeLight
to see details.
Avatar scanning.
-Can you add fire to my eyes?
-Scanning.
When people see me,
they're gonna be inspired.
-Scanning.
-Mate, I just want my hair back.
-I'm ready.
-Yeah. If you could stand
in the middle
of the square, then, for me.
Please.
-Avatar scanning.
-[whirring]
Avatar creation complete.
Uh...no.
You usually take
a lot longer than that.
Avatar creation complete.
I guess I decide
people are worth the time.
Oh. Right.
And how do you decide that?
I look for their tells.
And what are my tells?
I can't see them.
Okay.
I guess I'll just stick
with what I've got then.
Here.
I can't see them here.
[paper rustles softly]
You can finish this
at my station, Jade.
I'm good.
I think I'm done.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Nothing personal, mate, but,
I will have her.
ALEC: I'm not interested.
ZANE: Sure, you're not.
You're late.
It's 5 a.m.
You're lucky I'm here.
This isn't where
you murder people, is it?
ALEC: [laughs]
Maybe.
So...
am I worth the time, Alec?
What are you doing?
I'm currently
sitting on a bench with you.
I mean with me.
With Zane.
What's my use to you?
I just don't understand
what game you're playing.
It's funny.
What you call a game...
I see as survival.
I suck up to useful people
because I've seen what happens
if you don't.
I'm not playing a game with you.
You're not?
Why not?
[camera lens snaps]
They'll kill you
for having that camera.
Maybe not having a camera
would kill me.
I think you're gonna
ruin my plans.
Zane's watching
your EyeLight feed.
I just thought you should know.
[chime]
Zane only sees
what I want him to see.
[chime]
Why do you feel
that the EyeLight
is such an enhancement
to "The Draw"?
What the EyeLight
has done for us is--is...
one, it's allowed for
a much more immersive experience
on the part of the user,
the actual player in the game.
And we'll just disconnect
your old EyeLight.
-[chime]
-PRIME MINISTER: Um...
our ability
to upgrade the game,
upgrade the experience
and improve the experience
both for the participants
and for the watcher will go up,
and the speed at which
we can implement those changes
will go up as well.
EYELIGHT: EyeLight paired.
[chime]
[tense, punchy music]
[chime]
-[applause]
-Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
Oh. Bye, Tim.
Aw...Tim.
So, as your new manager...
No, please, stop it.
But seriously,
as your new manager,
I am keen to keep
the momentum going.
Now, I've been informed
that we're due a lot of changes
that is gonna require
the utmost secrecy from us all
including some really
interesting integration
with "The Draw."
Therefore, from today,
all EyeLight staff will have
their outside activity
monitored and logged.
It's a sacrifice, I know,
but the world we live in
is changing rapidly,
and how exciting that we are
on the front line, hey?
What, so even when
we're in the toilet?
Anytime your EyeLight
is off from now on
will be considered a breach
of your employment contract.
And with costs rising,
I'm sure job security's
your highest priority, Jeff.
Yeah? Good.
So, keep it calm,
keep it cool, keep it what?
-Quick.
-Quick.
Some of you more than others.
So let's power through
these numbers, people. Come on.
Alec, a word.
There are still multiple gaps
in your EyeLight diary.
Most nights
you're not even connected.
What are you doing?
Dreaming?
[huffs] Okay.
I get it.
But there's only so much
covering that I can do.
I need you to toe the line.
Do it for me.
Well, you changed your plans
last night.
No, I didn't. I just...
I really got into "The Draw."
Oh, good to know.
I can check now.
Well, I better put on
a nice show for you then.
Oh! [laughs] Feisty.
I was...thinking about
going for a walk this weekend.
Interesting. Anywhere I'd know?
Maybe.
Have you ever been to the beach?
That's forbidden.
There's nothing
and nobody there.
Exactly.
Good luck getting past
those checkpoints.
Apparently, there is a way.
If you can be in two places
at once.
So there's having fun
and there's stupidity.
Well, why did you come then?
Okay. But we can't go too far.
Gotta stay connected.
Well, we won't.
[chime]
I've never been here before.
It's...
it's really something.
Yeah.
It's a different world.
So...
Why do you take pictures?
Same reason you draw, I suppose.
No, I draw 'cause it's useful.
-How so?
-For forging.
For forging digital documents.
How else do you think I got
my avatar qualification?
No way.
-No way. Mine took me years.
-[laughs] That's a shame.
Mine took me a week.
Ah. I don't think
I wanted to know that.
JADE: [laughs]
You'd be amazed how easy it is
to get what you want.
Get the right outfit
and just...
walk confidently into a room.
Well, I should report you.
Yeah.
You should.
-You know, my dad used to draw.
-Oh, yeah?
Yeah. He had this...
Expression. Motto.
"Takes heart to have hope."
That's cute.
Shame it's bullshit.
It wasn't to him.
My dad's life was...shit.
But he painted it.
He painted it.
They're still doing patrols
around here.
We should go.
What do you think is happening?
I don't wanna know.
I wonder if there's anybody
over there.
Alec, stop.
Don't even think about it.
Alec.
Alec!
[emotional, sweeping music]
[chime]
We should get back.
[chime]
And I've got to go
and see Zane.
Oy, you. Come here.
Stand down, officers.
This one's with me.
-How did you know?
-Because when I went to yours
and you weren't there, I knew
you'd be doing something stupid.
You have it on you, don't you?
[huffs] Alec!
You've gotta be more careful.
Why are you dressed like that?
They've called us back up.
All ex-military
are now back in service.
They're posting us
to foot all evacuated areas,
and that is why they're manning
the checkpoints now.
-What, in your condition?
-Oh, so now it's a condition?
Why have they done this?
Why do you think, Alec?
Esther, you can't.
-What choice do I have?
-I have money.
I have orders.
There.
Finally got you home.
Let me know when you're safe.
They're blocking
all communication, so...
[Esther clears throat]
-You remember what Dad says.
-I will.
It's me that has to
remind you, remember?
[dark, heavy music pulses]
HOST: The question
I do have to ask you is
this relocation of people, um,
seems to be moving very swiftly.
Could you just explain to me
why you're moving
so swiftly on this?
PRIME MINISTER:
No, absolutely. Um...
We want to ensure
that everyone can benefit
from the changes
that we're bringing to society
and can engage fully
with the technology, uh,
and therefore get the most
out of the experience
that we have to offer.
The only way we can do that
is if we have
physical proximity, uh...
HOST: So there seems to be
no choice.
People are being told
they're being relocated.
[stirring music swells]
So, as you can see,
the new model is embedded
deep into the side
of the temple,
but not too deep,
so don't worry.
But deep enough to allow
seamless projection.
And if two of you or more
have the EyeLight 2.0,
then you no longer need
an Eyeglass.
And you lucky lot will be
getting yours early
in the next few weeks.
So let's keep it CCQ, people.
Hey.
Do you think
I'd look good in this?
I think you'd look good
in anything.
How 'bout...
This?
Well, maybe not anything.
I cannot believe that they've
left all this stuff here.
Why haven't they removed it?
They don't care about
broken things.
See? Got rid of anything
valuable.
Let's get it.
-But it's broken.
-For now.
Where did you learn to do this?
Where I'm from, you get used to
fixing broken things.
Okay. Ready?
[projector whirring]
[stirring music]
We should find
a different film next week.
-If we get through next week.
-Alec.
Once they put those things
in our heads, it's over.
That's why we need to make
the most of now.
I can't.
With you.
You can't?
I have enough meaningless
things in my life.
I don't need any more.
Wow.
That makes me feel special.
[sighs]
So what did you expect
from this, then?
I just thought we were,
you know,
helping each other
get through this.
Maybe we can have
a bit of fun...
I don't want to get
through this.
Alec, just come and sit down.
Just watch the--
watch the film again.
There must be a way
that we don't have to hide.
Alec, we cannot live
in your delusions!
This...
this is the delusion.
These moments were real.
I don't see why
we can't have our own.
Absolutely gripped
the whole time.
-Right?
-When she was hiding...
-Oh, my God!
-...and you could see everybody
circling and circling
and circling...
-PERRY: I know!
-...but not finding her.
[chime]
VICAR:
Please take each other's hands.
Marriage is a full
and voluntary commitment
to the exclusion of all others
and entered into
in hope and desire
that it is for life.
With the authority
vested in me,
I pronounce you
husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
JADE: So what did you think
of that film?
Yeah, that one was my favorite.
[both chuckling]
So, mister,
now that you have me
all to yourself,
what happens next?
I think we need to go
on honeymoon.
Oh, yeah?
Where are you gonna take me?
Well, the island
over from the beach, obviously.
Yeah, of course you are.
Ooh! What about
wedding presents?
What ya want?
Well, I'd love an enlarger.
I would like you
to have an enlarger too.
Yeah. Good idea.
Well, I meant a photo enlarger.
I don't know what
you were thinking about.
No, I'd like to see them
developed.
Well, that's the problem
with film.
You have no idea
if they're any good or not.
That's the mystery.
We forgot wedding speeches.
Oh, well...
Is this thing on?
[whispers] One, two.
Even in the darkest days...
in a world full of
wicked people,
wicked ways...
from the moment
you caught my gaze...
I knew you'd have my heart.
Always.
[chime]
Oh. It's Zane.
You know, even though
it was just pretend...
it was nice to know what
it would have felt like.
You do know
it was just pretend, right?
[echoing] VICAR: Please take
each other's hands.
Marriage is a full
voluntary commitment.
JADE: It's nice to know
what it would have felt like.
VICAR: And entered into
with hope and desire
that it is for life.
JADE: You know, even though
it was just pretend...
VICAR: With the authority
vested in me,
I pronounce you
husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
JADE: You do know
it was just pretend, right?
Well, hello, boy.
[both chuckle]
I'm so glad
that you messaged me.
And here you are.
[small laugh]
Someone's trained you well.
Thanks.
As a reward, I'm gonna bring
forward your EyeLight upgrade.
Thanks.
-But I'm happy to wait.
-Oh, no, no, no.
-I insist.
-I would really appreciate
-a bit more time.
-Told you if you follow me,
I'll look after you.
-ALEC: I just--
-Alec.
I need you to toe the line.
So, I've booked you in
for tomorrow.
Zane.
-I need to tell you something.
-What? Need a break?
Last night's post "Draw"
activities wear you out?
-I can't see you anymore.
-What?
Why?
What, to him?
This isn't possible.
I'll show this to HQ.
You could.
But tell me...
How's that stolen
avatar collection of yours?
ZANE: [exhales] Oh.
You sure you wanna do this?
Yeah.
I am.
Well...
So what else can you forge?
Mm, qualifications,
travel permits, IDs.
-Military?
-Sure.
Huh.
What about uniforms?
-Got a couple.
-[laughs]
-[both laughing]
-I didn't wanna--
I didn't wanna know that.
And Zane?
We shouldn't be worried
he's gonna report us?
No. He won't wanna risk
the promotion.
So why did you forge
our license?
EYELIGHT: Alec, please look
at your Eyeglass.
MAL: Everyone,
we have breaking news.
PERRY: So exciting. Oh, my gosh!
MAL: "The Draw" is now
taking it to the next level.
PERRY: Next level!
Like totally next level.
MAL: We've gone from virtual
reality to--wait for it--
-reality.
-Mortal combat.
You can actually die now
in "The Draw."
This is so exciting.
This isn't happening
for pretend anymore.
-Oh, my goodness!
-This is real life!
-I know!
-But our constants have changed,
-haven't they?
-Yes, they have.
It's the ex-military
and unemployed
that compete
in these contests.
MAL: And these arenas
are in very specific locations
where we've had evacuations,
so it's a rejuvenation project
as well.
Jeff.
I told you
good things were coming.
Uh, we use the military.
There is a combative element
to the game.
So it makes absolute sense
to use people
whose skill set, uh, can be
deployed to great effect there.
Um, as to the unemployed, well,
this is an opportunity
to provide purpose
to those who have none.
ZANE: And as we celebrate
our new reality show
based on "The Draw,"
we've made some updates to
the online game version as well
so you get a real sense
of the danger.
But don't worry.
They're just controllers.
But they do tickle a little
if you get hit.
-[fires]
-Boom! Ha ha ha ha!
See? It works great.
[door opens]
[chime]
Did you clear your head?
[exhales]
I'm out of film.
[chime]
ZANE: A promotion's come up,
so...
are you ready to come back
and rejoin the inner circle?
I thought I already was part
of the inner circle.
You can't play yourself
out of this one.
You'll be protected,
and if you say no...
the more I have to
investigate things.
And I don't think
we want that...do we?
And before you retort...
I've deleted all those avatars.
-What about Alec?
-[scoffs]
It's you that we want, Jade.
If I say yes...
...then you don't force Alec
to get the upgrade.
We all have to get the upgrade.
There's no choice in the matter.
I thought you were
all-powerful, Zane.
Okay.
I'll find a way to take him
off the upgrade list.
Deal?
Deal.
Good.
I've put you in for tomorrow.
I'm really looking forward
to working together again.
Toodle-oo.
How do we get to the island?
I can't.
I've gotta be here for Esther.
Yeah, you do.
[intense rhythmic music pulses]
[chime]
[rhythmic music escalates]
-ALEC: You left early.
-I got called into HQ.
No sign of Esther yet.
Where's your--
What have you done?
I didn't have a choice.
-We always have a choice.
-Some of us don't.
Alec.
Alec!
Good night.
Night.
[exhales shakily]
EYELIGHT: Update complete.
Hello, Jade. I am your new
EyeLight assistant.
Is there anything
I can help you with today?
No, I'm good, thank you.
Have you ever thought about
changing your hair color?
-No, not really.
-Blond, perhaps.
Shall we try it?
I have made
some additional changes.
Do you like it?
The EyeLight picked it.
Do you like it?
Hmm.
Yeah.
Jade, I have noticed
a change in your pulse.
This is normally associated
with a lower mood.
Would you like me to add
a happiness enhancement?
Sure.
[chime]
Oh. We should go around.
-JADE: Why?
-Oh...
What do you see?
I see only you.
[chime]
Alec, to avoid being reported,
please reconnect your EyeLight.
Jade.
Yes, honey.
How do I wake you?
However you like, darling.
Why did you put money
into my account?
I received it after entering.
-Entering?
-To "The Draw."
-No.
-Anyone can play now.
And they pay you for it.
They've expanded it to the city,
which means
Esther's coming home.
ALEC: Play "Draw" headlines.
So "The Draw"--wait for it--
can now be played anywhere
by anyone. So good!
MAL: It's what we've been
saying all along.
-I don't believe this.
-PERRY: I know, it's like
they were listening to us, Mal!
-Eyeglass off.
-[sound stops]
I knew you'd be proud.
Thank you for supporting me.
I didn't say that!
Thank you for sacrificing
so much for us.
Should we head to work, darling?
Yeah. Let's go to work.
Jade, listen to me. Stop!
EYELIGHT: You are currently
interrupting Jade's reality.
-Please step aside.
-Jade, listen to me.
Listen to me. Can you hear me?
EYELIGHT: We estimate
the nearest officers
-are two minutes away.
-Well, call them!
-Jade, this is insane!
-My user's speech software
will resume when she's
no longer in physical danger.
Listen to me.
Jade, you need to wake up.
Darling...
let's buy us a bigger house.
Oh, babe,
That would be wonderful.
The technology works so well!
-See? Look at that!
-Player eliminated.
Direct kill message
to the brain--boom.
Beautiful. No clean-up.
Ah-ah!
You need to get with the program
like Jade.
Jade? Have you seen
the state of her?
Have you seen the state
of all of them?
Oh, yeah, raise your voice
as much as you like,
but unless I decide,
nobody can see you.
How am I supposed to do my job,
Zane, if nobody can see me?
Ah, yes. About that.
I'm afraid,
due to your noncompliance,
we're gonna have to
terminate your contract.
-You can't do that.
-Actually, I can.
Don't worry.
I'll look after her.
-Take him away.
-Jade, I'm gonna come for you!
I'm gonna come to your
apartment!
Which is where? See, you never
did get very far, did you?
All the best
on your next venture.
Toodle-oo.
-ALEC: Call Jade.
-Call declined.
-Call Jade.
-Call declined.
-Call Jade.
-Alec, this user
is no longer available to you.
Alec, your bank balance
is too low
to cover your rent payments.
Earn extra money
by playing in "The Draw."
Late payments
can result in relocation.
Alec, did you know tomorrow's
"Draw" grand prize
-is 10 million?
-Fine. Enter.
Congratulations, Alec.
You have now entered "The Draw."
Alec, you have
one new mandatory message.
[chime]
ZANE: Hey, Alec. Listen, mate,
no hard feelings and all.
But I did say
that I would look after you,
and I have.
I've got your next role
for you.
You're welcome, and good luck.
Boom!
-Delete.
-PERRY: Alec Michael Turner,
you are tomorrow's target
for "The Draw"!
So exciting! Congratulations!
MAL: Don't worry.
We won't tell anybody.
EYELIGHT: EyeLight securing.
EyeLight securing.
-Your EyeLight is secure.
-[chime]
[intense percussive music]
EYELIGHT: Welcome, everyone
to today's round of "The Draw."
The timer has started
for our target,
and if they can survive
until 5 p.m. this evening,
the prize of 10 million
will be theirs.
Let's begin.
So, guys, as you know,
the timer has started,
and we will be with you
throughout the entire day
to like figure out
what's gonna happen.
-We are so excited.
-MAL: We're gonna be
live streaming and giving you
guys a firsthand account
as we watch this all together.
-It's gonna be so good.
-PERRY: Send us, text us,
tell us who you think
it's gonna be.
Tell us where you think
it's gonna be.
MAL: Well, we already know that
'cause our first clue
has gone out.
-PERRY: True.
-And we're in a city!
PERRY: Oh, my gosh,
you've been saying
you wanted it to be somewhere
exciting, right?
Like, this is really cool,
right?
MAL: Well, suddenly,
you've got a lot more people,
you've got bigger buildings.
We've got transport and cars
and other things like that
-which is gonna be crazy.
-PERRY: I know!
'Cause you never
had that before!
MAL: Now we've got sewers.
We've got so many places
-that this person can hide.
-Where do you think
they're gonna hide, guys?
Like, I don't know.
Like, there's actually
so many more opportunities
I feel like,
and people can hide
like genuinely like
in the crowds, like if...
You don't work here anymore.
Plus, I think you need to hide.
I'm not hiding.
You need to leave.
I'm not going anywhere.
What's the matter, Zane?
I thought they couldn't see me.
I can't override the game, Alec.
I'll have you escorted out
again.
But that would draw attention...
and we are right in the middle
of the Kill Zone.
Alec,
you being here is putting us
all in danger.
Then you better reveal me.
You know I can't.
They'll send a kill shot
to my EyeLight immediately.
Then leave me to do my job...
mate.
EYELIGHT: And here is
the second clue.
If I have a date
with a potential mate,
I might head to this shop
where they could give
my look or hair a chop.
MAL: So we're now at
the halfway point
-and the target's still alive!
-Yeah, I know! How crazy.
MAL: They're doing
very, very well, so...
PERRY: Very, very well.
Do you think they are
going to survive for the third
and final clue?
Do you think we'll even hear
the third and final clue?
-I don't even know.
-MAL: I don't know.
The second clue, to me,
was quite obvious.
I think if you really
thought about it,
you'd be able to find them
with that.
Uh, can...
can I help you at all?
Yeah. I wanna update my look.
ALEC: Certainly, sir.
What would you like to change?
Would you like to
step into the square?
It's okay.
I'll come back later.
EYELIGHT: There are
30 minutes remaining.
Here is our third
and final clue.
A bearded guy
with bags under the eye
and one is about medium high.
So we can confirm
the third clue
-has been released.
-Oh, my gosh, I am literally--
My pulse is like racing!
Yeah. And we've got
half an hour.
Half an hour. But I think
this is so specific,
like I think I may have even
interacted with this person.
-Oh, really?
-Well, yeah.
I have a pretty good idea
of what they look like.
But what is so exciting is that
the Kill Zone is now live.
-[alarm blaring]
-We're hitting the crunch now.
PERRY: We are literally there,
and I could not be
more excited!
[alarm blaring]
-[weapon firing]
-Player eliminated.
Player eliminated.
Player eliminated.
[body thuds]
Oh, my gosh, hang on--okay!
Oh, wait, so he's cracked!
That's him. That's him!
He's running!
-That's him. Is that him?
-No, I don't think that's him.
No, no, that's not the guy.
-PERRY: What?
-No, no, no, the target's
still alive--we've got
two minutes to find him.
PERRY: So, wait. Who else
is left in the Kill Zone?
[uplifting music swells]
EYELIGHT: EyeLight Read error.
EyeLight [static] read error.
[breaking up]
EyeLight read error.
Error...error.
[alarm continues blaring]
Esther, it's me! No!
[weapon fires]
Player eliminated.
[alarm continues blaring]
[panting]
Ten, nine,
eight, seven,
six, five,
four, three,
two, one.
The timer has expired.
Congratulations,
Alec Michael Turner.
You have survived "The Draw."
You are the winner.
-Congratulations.
-Congratulations!
Enjoy your winnings.
You deserve every single
-penny of that.
-Yay!
Oh, my God. I don't know
how we're gonna top that
tomorrow night,
but somehow we're gonna try.
So tune in tomorrow,
but, wow, what an ending.
-So excited.
-MAL: Could be you.
PERRY: It could be!
PRIME MINISTER: There are
a number of social taboos
that we've now removed
that have upped the ante
for certain sections
of the population
that want a slightly
different experience.
So, uh, what is acceptable
in society
really is defined
by that society.
We've been elected
on a certain mandate
to deliver that democratically.
Um, thousands of years ago,
gladiators would compete
in the arena
for plaudits, prizes,
what have you.
Now, we moved away from that.
That's not to say that
it's right or that it's wrong.
Uh, it's just our society
changed,
moved away from that.
Our society is changing again
again,
because that's what people
want to happen.
And all we're really doing
here, I guess,
is we're simply
reframing freedom.
[door opens, closes]
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Jade.
Alec.
You can see me?
They're fixing my EyeLight
tomorrow.
She would have killed you.
You should have let her.
I didn't shoot.
When I saw that picture,
I knew it was you.
I couldn't let her kill you.
Thank you.
For the photos.
What is it that you want?
You.
I want you.
AIDE: So it's a simple
meet and greet.
We just show off the winner
and congratulate him.
PRIME MINISTER: How are we
coming along with signups
for "The Draw"?
It's our best day yet.
Very good.
Alec, congratulations.
OFFICER: Sir, I've been here
the whole time.
Clearly.
I mean, I went for
a bathroom break,
but the officers inside
told me they'd cover it.
Which officers inside?
[crunch]
[intense music throbs]
[whimsical music]
[child laughing]
[electricity buzzing]
[intense music throbs]
[intense music continues]
[high-pitched humming
escalates]
Hi.
I'm Alec.
Love these.
Make everything
so much less...awkward.
Can I get you a drink?
I like your dress.
[sighs] Look, I'm not here
for small talk.
Oh.
Course not.
Who is?
[soft chime]
[mellow music]
[music inaudible]
With the latest upgrade, you can
change people's clothing.
Yeah. Your outfit
isn't the problem.
Well, you can also, um,
make other amendments.
[sighs] Excellent.
EYELIGHT VOICE:
Good evening, Tara.
I have made some amendments.
[mellow music]
No. Too young.
How about this?
-Taller.
-I have made those changes.
-TARA: Too old.
-Satisfied?
No. Not the nose. Smaller nose.
How does this look?
-Bit more hair.
-Sure thing.
How about now?
Saved to your favorites.
Well, hello, boy.
It's nice to finally meet you.
I must say,
I have been thinking about this,
[whispers] you...
-all day.
-Really?
I-I might say I've been
pretty excited about this too.
But work takes up
a lot of my focus,
-so it's nice to be able to--
-Yeah. I think we should
just stick to the script.
Yeah. Yeah, much better.
[mellow music continues]
"I've...been
thinking about you all day."
Does the update
change your voice?
-Yes, just head to--
TARA: Got it.
-EYELIGHT: Voice changed.
-Oh, there's a performance
-filter too--let's add that.
-Performance feature added.
[deeper voice]
Yeah. That's a new feature.
Excellent. Let's start again.
[clears throat]
Well, hello, boy.
It's nice to finally meet you.
I must say, I have been
thinking about this,
about you...
all day.
I been thinking about you
all day too.
EYELIGHT VOICE: Alec, are you
satisfied with what you see?
[Tara moaning]
[Alec breathing hard]
[heavy music plays]
[soft chime]
I'll be seeing you again.
[door opens, closes]
[heavy music continues]
EYELIGHT: Good morning, Alec.
Please connect your EyeLight.
Watch today's headlines
on your Eyeglass,
and remember,
because privacy is key,
only you will see.
HOST: And--and that is
your message now, isn't it?
That's the message
you want to get over to people
to have that life they want.
One of the uses of digitization
is now maybe to...
to start facilitating people
to live the life
they want to live
rather than the life they had.
If we look back over
decades or centuries,
society defines itself.
There's a contract between,
uh, society and the individual
about, uh, how we live
and the protection
that society affords people.
And we can reframe that and
redesign that any way we like.
I have recognized
that technology
is a way to deal with
social alienation
and to help people
become more connected.
"The Draw" is just one example
of an immersive experience
which we can all share
together.
EYELIGHT:
Welcome to the city, Alec.
That was the Prime Minister
talking exclusively to you,
and here's Perry and Mal
with the entertainment news.
PERRY: Welcome back, world.
Your girl Perry
and your guy Mal here,
your favorite hostess
of the mostess,
and today, we're here
to talk to you about
all the wonderful things
about the EyeLight upgrade!
MAL: What I found with
the new EyeLight
is that I've not only upgraded
like my life
-but also my friends.
-Oh! [laughs]
MAL: Because it's made them
more interesting and better.
Like with performance mode,
they're far more interesting
than they ever were.
So please do write in...
Hi. I'm Alec.
You must be my 1 p.m.
So you're here
for your new avatar.
If you could just stand
in the middle of the square
for me...
And I will disconnect
your EyeLight
-for a moment.
-[soft chime]
Okay. If you'd like to
look at me?
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
Avatar scanning.
Avatar creation complete.
Sorry. What are you waiting on?
If you can just
keep your eyes on me.
So what happens
to the old ones then?
Uh, they are wiped
and then disposed of.
So if you now lift up
your Eyeglass,
you should be able to see
your updated image.
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Clive.
Wow. It's very sexy, yes.
-[chuckling]
-You'll see the clothes rack
next to you
is full of outfit options,
and the image station
is right behind your back.
Touch any item,
and your avatar will update.
If you want to make
any cosmetic changes,
just speak what you want
into the mirror
and the avatar creation software
will update it for you.
So everyone'll be able to see
what I look like right now?
Everyone wearing an EyeLight
will be able to see
your new avatar, yes.
So what about those
who don't wear EyeLights?
Yeah, we're--we're working on
that one.
EYELIGHT: How else
can I assist you, Clive?
I brought some of my old things
to be scanned for my library.
ALEC: Great! I'll...
have your digital library
backdated
with your new avatar and items.
[moody atmospheric music]
[soft whirring]
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
Avatar scanning.
Avatar creation complete.
Sorry. If you could
just look at me.
Why are you staring at me?
Sorry,
the system's just lagging.
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Kerry.
It's pretty impressive,
isn't it?
Did you have far
to travel today?
TIM: [clears throat]
I'll be a minute.
-Alan.
-Alec.
-That's not my name.
-No, my name's Alec.
Look, we've got an issue
with you.
I-I've met all my monthly
targets already.
You take longer
than every other AC,
and we've had more complaints
recently about your--
-I'm just trying to be friendly.
-Well, friendly is not
how people have been
describing you.
We need every customer
experience
to be positive and fast.
How else are we gonna
get to 100%?
I just feel like the best way
to show off the tech
is to try and make a connection.
[scoffs] But you make people
feel uncomfortable,
or worse, offended.
Look, we can't have setbacks
on the way to 100%.
-Yep.
-Yeah?
So, stick to the script,
turn them out quick...
-Like a computer.
-Perfect.
You're a faster learner, Alan.
[softly] It's Alec.
ZANE: Mate.
Mate.
Look, if you want the respect
and you wanna be seen
as an asset, then...
you've gotta play the game.
I-I'm struggling.
I don't know how to build
a connection with the clients.
I've--
Well, I think, Alec...
you can take comfort in the fact
that it can't get any worse.
-So the only way is up.
-Mm.
And don't worry about Tim.
Just follow me
and you'll be all right.
Remember. Keep it calm,
keep it cool, keep it quick.
And if someone comes in
that you like the look of,
[whispering] just copy their
avatar to your favorites. Boom.
And listen.
When I'm running this place,
and I will, I'll hook you up.
Oh, speaking of,
Tara said that she had fun.
Said that she's keen to add you
[with accent]
to her regular rotation.
Mmm!
Thank you.
Um, I'm gonna
take those to...upload.
-Yeah.
-Will you look after my clients?
-Oh, yeah, sure.
-Thanks, buddy.
With pleasure.
-[softly] Boom!
-[warble]
Hi. Hi, what's your name?
-Kerry.
-Kerry. Lovely to meet you.
I'm Zane. Um, I actually think
this one's a bit nicer.
EYELIGHT: Scanning.
Scanning.
[quiet whirring]
Scanning.
No forbidden items detected.
Cabinet 724 unlocked.
Items ready for disposal.
[clank]
Incinerating.
Incinerating.
Sir!
You know
I'm gonna have to take that.
I'll let you off
with just a warning today,
but next time
you won't be so lucky.
You'll find the digital copy
in your EyeLight library.
[electronic warble]
EYELIGHT: Welcome home, Alec.
Here's what you missed.
HOST: Some are questioning,
with regard to the digitization
of classic pieces of art
and music,
can you explain to me
and to the public viewing today
why you took that decision?
PRIME MINISTER:
Yeah, absolutely.
Well, this broadcast
is going out digitally.
That means that you and I
are immortal.
That's never gonna go anywhere.
But there are priceless
works of art, moments in time,
that have been lost forever,
like some of the earlier, uh,
celluloid films
and actors there.
Um, digitization
simply offers us an opportunity
to protect our legacy.
If you think about it as well,
the other thing
that digitization does
is, uh, it allows transparency
and free interrogation of facts.
-All the facts--
-EYELIGHT: Alec, you have
an incoming call from Esther.
[chiming]
Answer.
So, what are you up to
tonight, my brother?
I'm just watching the news.
Me and some of the old unit
are getting together tonight.
-In town?
-Hell, no. For "The Draw."
I'm thinking,
with our combat experience,
they might as well
just give us the money now.
Do you think that's a good idea?
It's just a game.
Even you could join us.
I don't know the rules.
Well, just come and watch then.
You could do with
some interaction.
Plus, I hear the EyeLight
integration they're using
is pretty impressive.
All right.
Amazin'.
I'll send you the invite.
Oh, and, um, Alec...
-Mm-hmm?
-Have you got a 20
for the entry fee?
-See it as an investment?
-What, like the other ones?
-I can--I can ask someone else.
-I'll send it over.
Brother, I love you.
Half-brother.
Ooh!
[chuckles]
EYELIGHT:
Welcome to "The Draw," Alec.
Thank you for choosing to watch.
Want to win the jackpot?
Why not be a player next time?
The Hunters
are on the second clue.
ESTHER: Look, Terry,
I can't see anyone.
-Are you sure they're here?
-Mate, they're definitely here.
There's another team,
north side.
ESTHER: Okay. Stat! Hold on,
I'm coming, I'm coming.
HUNTER: We're coming.
We're coming to you.
-Around the corner.
-ESTHER: Hold on, I'm coming.
-I'm coming!
-[running footsteps]
[quiet, dreamy music]
[click, snap]
[stirring music swells]
EYELIGHT: You have been
eliminated from the game.
-ESTHER: Terry, you bellend!
-Better luck next time.
TERRY: Mate, they just jumped
out--what was I meant to do?
ESTHER: I cannot believe
they've beat us.
-[chime]
-EYELIGHT: Welcome, Alec.
-Here's what's been happening.
-MAL: So I finally watched
-"The Draw" last night.
-PERRY: Oh, my gosh!
-MAL: I know--okay--
-Why did you not tell me?
MAL: I get all the hype now.
I was absolutely gripped.
Could you just explain how...
how the whole "Draw" runs?
Well, firstly,
where have you been?
Um, but secondly, of course.
Of course!
So obviously,
when "The Draw" begins,
the timer starts,
and you have eight hours
to survive this, right?
A target will be chosen,
and that person then
has to basically survive
those eight hours.
And then the Hunters have
eight hours to find them.
It will start off
at the first clue
which is basically
to their general location,
where they are--that's when
we find like what the arena is
and like, you know, in the city
or is it down at the beach?
Or, like, that's kinda when
we find that clue.
And then people start
looking and searching.
Then if they survive,
second clue comes up
where we find out about
what they do, who they are,
like where they work,
so it will obviously eliminate
loads of other people.
If they survive again,
by the end of the day,
the third clue is given.
Now, this is where
the detailed clue is given
on what they look like,
and that's when the fun begins
because the Kill Zone
also gets alerted.
MAL: What's just to stop people
just going all guns blazing
-and killing everybody?
-Fair question.
Because if you were to
just to go all guns blazing
and you shoot the wrong person,
you get eliminated
from the game.
-Ah. Yeah.
-Also, you win nothing.
And we all want to win,
everybody.
Can you hear me? Say yes!
ZANE: Were you dead last night?
I was busy.
Oh!
Anyone I know?
Dee dee dee dee?
Well, while you were busy
last night,
EyeLights became free
for everyone.
So supply's gonna have to
support demand,
which means...
more ACs.
And who better to show them
the ropes than this guy?
-I told you.
-TIM: Can I have everyone's
-attention, please?
-Play the game.
You eat enough shit
and you get the rewards
in the end.
TIM: Can I have everyone's
attention, please?
Oh, hold tight.
Quimathy's about to monologue.
Right, everyone, so,
as you'll no doubt expect
after the announcement,
there are some changes.
But first of all,
we do have some new
staff members joining us
to help with demand.
Secondly, "Draw" points
can now be used for upgrades,
so please make sure and scan
their EyeLights properly.
Also, get all physical photos
to the upload team
as quickly as possible
as carrying nondigital images
now comes with
a prison sentence.
Seems a bit excessive,
does it not?
Yes, it's interesting that you
should be saying that, Brian,
considering how many items
you've been stealing
from customers.
EyeLights cannot manipulate
analog images.
We need you to be
aligned with us
as we strive for the 100%.
There will be no exceptions.
Now, all this means
that we need to be quick
with our clients.
Your customer approval ratings
are everything
as we look to evaluate
who's ready for promotion.
And currently top of the
customer approval ratings is...
Zane.
Right. That's it, everyone.
-[mouthing]
-We open in 15 minutes,
so to your stations.
Sorry, uh,
you're not on the list.
Oh? There's been a mix-up
at HQ.
-[chime]
-Identification validated.
There's my details.
TIM: Perfect.
Well, welcome, Jade.
Welcome, indeed.
-[warble]
-Boom.
-Hi, Jade.
-JADE: Hi.
Zane.
What can we do about her--
her hair?
We can make almost any changes
to appearance.
Good. How long will that take?
-Should take about 30 minutes.
-Perfect.
And I'll be back then
to make some tweaks.
-Samantha, step forward.
-[Jade inaudible]
Hi. I'm Alec.
EYELIGHT: Avatar scanning.
[quiet whirring]
We do have other options.
Which do you like?
[Zane and Jade whispering]
-Done.
-Avatar creation complete.
-Thank you.
-Welcome, Faye.
[slow footsteps]
Yeah, if you'd like to just
step into the square for me.
They make the perfect couple,
don't you think?
JADE: You like staring,
don't you?
Excuse me?
If you don't wanna end up
like...you need to be better.
-At staring?
-At hiding.
I don't have anything to hide.
We're all hiding...
Alec.
Just...don't let them see.
[paper rustles]
Yeah, I've got a couple of
things to take over to upload.
That's better, Alan.
HOST: How do you justify
removing benefits from people?
Where's the benefit in that
for those people?
PRIME MINISTER:
Previously, uh, an individual
was given money to do with
as they wished,
to support whatever situation
they were in.
And how far did that
actually get us?
Did that actually
solve the problem?
I think we both know
the answer to that, because
-the problem didn't go away.
-
EYELIGHT: Alec, you have
one new message from Tara.
PRIME MINISTER: ...is that
we will move you into
an urban accommodation...
TARA: Hello, boy.
Are you free tonight?
PRIME MINSTER: And you will be
able to freely engage with--
through the technologies--
with the experience
that we have decided
collectively to engage in.
HOST: And now you're offering--
PRIME MINISTER:
Does that really sound so bad?
[edgy music]
Oh, that's a 35mm!
I haven't heard the sound
for ages.
Thank you.
[camera lens snaps]
[chiming]
EYELIGHT: Good morning, Alec.
You have one new message
from Esther.
Play message.
ESTHER: Uh, Alec!
We were so close last night.
I was just feet away
from earning the K-Zone.
Anyway,
I'll meet you for lunch.
I need to ask you for a favor.
Eh.
Alec, please connect
your EyeLight
to see today's updates.
-[chime]
-Welcome, Alec.
Here's what's been happening.
PERRY: We're here to talk about,
well,
what the rest of the world
is talking about--"The Draw."
-MAL: Whoo-whoo!
-Let me hear it!
No, no, no, wait,
wait a minute, wait a minute!
No, there must have been
some sort of mix-up here!
I mean--I mean,
I can find another job.
-Plus, there's income support.
-Not anymore.
I still don't understand
why you're evicting me!
OFFICER: Sir, you're in
possession of illegal items,
which results
in immediate relocation.
BRIAN: Well...
where are you taking me?
OFFICER: To a new
purpose built facility.
-Thank you.
-Yeah, I wouldn't thank me.
Why?
Ugh.
I've put some money
into your account.
What?
Well, I'm guessing they've
stopped your ex-service support
and that's why
you wanted lunch.
Honestly,
we were so close last night.
-It's only a matter of time--
-Esther, it's fine.
It's fine.
I'm supposed to be
looking after you.
You're the one
with the social problems.
-If Dad was here, he--
-Yeah, Dad's not here.
Yeah, but you know
what he'd say if he was.
[imitating Dad] "In this world,
takes heart to have hope."
[chuckling]
Why do you never
iron your clothes?
Maybe this is my avatar
and it's how I want
the world to see me.
Yeah?
Now you definitely
sound like Dad.
Uh, I've gotta get back.
-See ya.
-All right.
Hey, Alec.
You free tonight?
They've upped the cash prize
for "The Draw."
No, I'm busy.
Yeah. And I'm a reliable adult.
Hey, there's still time.
[softly] Yeah.
You're, uh, you're not
wearing your EyeLight.
Yeah, sorry.
I left it at my station.
You have to wear your EyeLight
at all times.
And it says here you weren't
connected at all last night.
Didn't realize
it was that important.
We're all important, Alan.
Which is why we need to know
where you are at all times.
We don't wanna have a problem
like we did with Brian, do we?
I'd like to know
where she's at at all times,
if you know what I mean.
You know...
with a few tricks,
you can log into EyeLight feeds.
So when I land...[clicks tongue]
[whispers]
you can see the action.
-I've got a client.
-Actually, mate, you don't.
There's been a few comments,
-so we're sending you to upload.
-Eh?
Yeah, Tim's being a bit
of a dick, but don't worry.
You can scan these for me
and upload.
And before you say it...
you're welcome.
EYELIGHT: Text scanning.
Text scanning.
Due to rule 81, text redacted.
PATRICIA: Hello, dear.
GEORGE: Are you okay?
Yeah, sorry, um,
there's usually only one person
-in the square.
-Oh, we can go one at a time,
if that's better.
No, no, that's fine.
I can do you both together.
Do you wanna stand a little
closer to each other, please?
-Oh, with pleasure.
-[both chuckling]
Right, uh, now what do we do?
Yeah, so if you
turn on your EyeLights?
We don't have one.
Oh, if it's free,
we'll have one.
-We'll have two.
-Yeah. Ha.
-GEORGE: Oh!
-Thank you. Thank you.
What do we do with these?
So, if you lift it up
to your temple,
it should just attach.
-That's right.
-Like that?
[chime]
-Ohh!
-That's you, causing trouble.
Oh, that makes a change,
doesn't it?
-There you go.
-Whoa!
-PATRICIA: It's so exciting!
-[George laughs]
And now you can change
your outfit
by selecting clothes
on the rail.
-Thank you, kind sir.
-Welcome, Patricia.
GEORGE: Go on, then!
Look at all this.
-PATRICIA: It's amazing!
-Welcome, George.
-GEORGE: Goodness me!
-Can we just choose?
-Choose--or choose...
-How can I assist you further?
-PATRICIA: That's nice.
-GEORGE: [laughing]
[chatter, laughter continues]
Ah, thank you so much.
My wife and I have had...
-[buzzer]
-...a smashing time.
EYELIGHT: Please refrain
from using expired language.
So, madam, can I just remind you
that under the law,
marriage is forbidden,
so any mention of--
Not for those with a permit.
Jade, could you check this,
please?
They still allow us
a physical permit.
Looks good to me.
-That's great. Thanks.
-Thank you.
-Is there anything else?
-Okay, sir, madam, nonetheless,
we would prefer if you
didn't mention it in store.
I'll let you off
with a warning this time.
-GEORGE: Okay, okay, okay.
-Don't worry.
-We know the rules.
-GEORGE: [laughs]
Sorry. We do have to ask.
GEORGE: Don't worry about it.
Thanks very much, bonny lad.
You've been really good.
We thoroughly enjoyed
ourselves, haven't we?
We have. It's been lovely.
-GEORGE: Bye-bye.
-Bye.
Makes you feel icky inside,
doesn't it?
I need a favor.
I need to update my avatar.
You got a free slot tomorrow?
-I think Zane's free.
-I'm sure he is.
But what if I wanted
someone who's more...
Precise?
Zane has the best sales record.
So you give everything to Zane?
I understand. He's useful.
You only have friends
that are useful?
Anything that helps
fill the bank balance.
So you're thinking about
entering "The Draw" then?
And you're not?
I don't like playing
other people's games.
So heroic.
How's that working out for you?
How is it working out for you?
Do you ever just answer
a question?
That's why you have
all these problems.
I don't have any problems. I'm--
Weird. And annoying.
I'm just trying to connect.
I'm just trying to connect.
In this world, that's a good way
to get yourself killed.
-You should just--
-What?
Be more like you?
Hmm.
Forget it.
I'll ask someone else.
4:30?
I can fit you in at 4:30.
4:30 then.
PRIME MINISTER: I challenge you
on whether it's actually a game.
Uh, I believe it's now becoming
part of our social fabric,
only it's becoming an immersive
collective experience.
HOST: Prime Minister,
there's no questioning
that "The Draw" has become
something amazing.
Why do you think it's become
what it has become?
Evidence supports the fact
that it adds meaning
and it adds purpose
to those individuals.
[edgy music]
HUNTER: Well, well.
Fancy seeing you here.
Hello again.
How are you getting on
with your new avatar?
I love it.
I'm noticing with it
new opportunities
are presenting themselves to me
every day.
Do you know they're offering
monetary rewards
to report lawbreakers?
Good.
I'm pleased
they're cracking down.
Well, I'm pleased
you're enjoying your new avatar,
and, uh, I will
report back to my manager.
You do that.
-Good night.
-Bye-bye then.
[footsteps approach]
ESTHER: I'm so sorry.
Let's get you inside.
-ALEC: Lights.
-Welcome home, Alec.
Welcome, Esther.
[running water]
Don't give me that look.
I told you not to play.
What choice do I have, Alec?
And how did you afford
the drink?
ESTHER: [sighs] I'm sorry.
[chime]
[warble]
It's not supposed to
be like this, is it?
Come.
See?
Just like Dad.
I'm not like Dad.
You know what'll happen
if they catch you with that.
-They won't.
-That's what Dad used to say.
I'll put your rent in tomorrow.
Esther.
[click]
Thanks, bruv.
-
-Good morning, Alec.
You have one mandatory message.
You have one new
mandatory message.
Mandatory message:
your rent is increasing.
Your rent is increasing by 20%.
Please connect your EyeLight
to see details.
Avatar scanning.
-Can you add fire to my eyes?
-Scanning.
When people see me,
they're gonna be inspired.
-Scanning.
-Mate, I just want my hair back.
-I'm ready.
-Yeah. If you could stand
in the middle
of the square, then, for me.
Please.
-Avatar scanning.
-[whirring]
Avatar creation complete.
Uh...no.
You usually take
a lot longer than that.
Avatar creation complete.
I guess I decide
people are worth the time.
Oh. Right.
And how do you decide that?
I look for their tells.
And what are my tells?
I can't see them.
Okay.
I guess I'll just stick
with what I've got then.
Here.
I can't see them here.
[paper rustles softly]
You can finish this
at my station, Jade.
I'm good.
I think I'm done.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Nothing personal, mate, but,
I will have her.
ALEC: I'm not interested.
ZANE: Sure, you're not.
You're late.
It's 5 a.m.
You're lucky I'm here.
This isn't where
you murder people, is it?
ALEC: [laughs]
Maybe.
So...
am I worth the time, Alec?
What are you doing?
I'm currently
sitting on a bench with you.
I mean with me.
With Zane.
What's my use to you?
I just don't understand
what game you're playing.
It's funny.
What you call a game...
I see as survival.
I suck up to useful people
because I've seen what happens
if you don't.
I'm not playing a game with you.
You're not?
Why not?
[camera lens snaps]
They'll kill you
for having that camera.
Maybe not having a camera
would kill me.
I think you're gonna
ruin my plans.
Zane's watching
your EyeLight feed.
I just thought you should know.
[chime]
Zane only sees
what I want him to see.
[chime]
Why do you feel
that the EyeLight
is such an enhancement
to "The Draw"?
What the EyeLight
has done for us is--is...
one, it's allowed for
a much more immersive experience
on the part of the user,
the actual player in the game.
And we'll just disconnect
your old EyeLight.
-[chime]
-PRIME MINISTER: Um...
our ability
to upgrade the game,
upgrade the experience
and improve the experience
both for the participants
and for the watcher will go up,
and the speed at which
we can implement those changes
will go up as well.
EYELIGHT: EyeLight paired.
[chime]
[tense, punchy music]
[chime]
-[applause]
-Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
Oh. Bye, Tim.
Aw...Tim.
So, as your new manager...
No, please, stop it.
But seriously,
as your new manager,
I am keen to keep
the momentum going.
Now, I've been informed
that we're due a lot of changes
that is gonna require
the utmost secrecy from us all
including some really
interesting integration
with "The Draw."
Therefore, from today,
all EyeLight staff will have
their outside activity
monitored and logged.
It's a sacrifice, I know,
but the world we live in
is changing rapidly,
and how exciting that we are
on the front line, hey?
What, so even when
we're in the toilet?
Anytime your EyeLight
is off from now on
will be considered a breach
of your employment contract.
And with costs rising,
I'm sure job security's
your highest priority, Jeff.
Yeah? Good.
So, keep it calm,
keep it cool, keep it what?
-Quick.
-Quick.
Some of you more than others.
So let's power through
these numbers, people. Come on.
Alec, a word.
There are still multiple gaps
in your EyeLight diary.
Most nights
you're not even connected.
What are you doing?
Dreaming?
[huffs] Okay.
I get it.
But there's only so much
covering that I can do.
I need you to toe the line.
Do it for me.
Well, you changed your plans
last night.
No, I didn't. I just...
I really got into "The Draw."
Oh, good to know.
I can check now.
Well, I better put on
a nice show for you then.
Oh! [laughs] Feisty.
I was...thinking about
going for a walk this weekend.
Interesting. Anywhere I'd know?
Maybe.
Have you ever been to the beach?
That's forbidden.
There's nothing
and nobody there.
Exactly.
Good luck getting past
those checkpoints.
Apparently, there is a way.
If you can be in two places
at once.
So there's having fun
and there's stupidity.
Well, why did you come then?
Okay. But we can't go too far.
Gotta stay connected.
Well, we won't.
[chime]
I've never been here before.
It's...
it's really something.
Yeah.
It's a different world.
So...
Why do you take pictures?
Same reason you draw, I suppose.
No, I draw 'cause it's useful.
-How so?
-For forging.
For forging digital documents.
How else do you think I got
my avatar qualification?
No way.
-No way. Mine took me years.
-[laughs] That's a shame.
Mine took me a week.
Ah. I don't think
I wanted to know that.
JADE: [laughs]
You'd be amazed how easy it is
to get what you want.
Get the right outfit
and just...
walk confidently into a room.
Well, I should report you.
Yeah.
You should.
-You know, my dad used to draw.
-Oh, yeah?
Yeah. He had this...
Expression. Motto.
"Takes heart to have hope."
That's cute.
Shame it's bullshit.
It wasn't to him.
My dad's life was...shit.
But he painted it.
He painted it.
They're still doing patrols
around here.
We should go.
What do you think is happening?
I don't wanna know.
I wonder if there's anybody
over there.
Alec, stop.
Don't even think about it.
Alec.
Alec!
[emotional, sweeping music]
[chime]
We should get back.
[chime]
And I've got to go
and see Zane.
Oy, you. Come here.
Stand down, officers.
This one's with me.
-How did you know?
-Because when I went to yours
and you weren't there, I knew
you'd be doing something stupid.
You have it on you, don't you?
[huffs] Alec!
You've gotta be more careful.
Why are you dressed like that?
They've called us back up.
All ex-military
are now back in service.
They're posting us
to foot all evacuated areas,
and that is why they're manning
the checkpoints now.
-What, in your condition?
-Oh, so now it's a condition?
Why have they done this?
Why do you think, Alec?
Esther, you can't.
-What choice do I have?
-I have money.
I have orders.
There.
Finally got you home.
Let me know when you're safe.
They're blocking
all communication, so...
[Esther clears throat]
-You remember what Dad says.
-I will.
It's me that has to
remind you, remember?
[dark, heavy music pulses]
HOST: The question
I do have to ask you is
this relocation of people, um,
seems to be moving very swiftly.
Could you just explain to me
why you're moving
so swiftly on this?
PRIME MINISTER:
No, absolutely. Um...
We want to ensure
that everyone can benefit
from the changes
that we're bringing to society
and can engage fully
with the technology, uh,
and therefore get the most
out of the experience
that we have to offer.
The only way we can do that
is if we have
physical proximity, uh...
HOST: So there seems to be
no choice.
People are being told
they're being relocated.
[stirring music swells]
So, as you can see,
the new model is embedded
deep into the side
of the temple,
but not too deep,
so don't worry.
But deep enough to allow
seamless projection.
And if two of you or more
have the EyeLight 2.0,
then you no longer need
an Eyeglass.
And you lucky lot will be
getting yours early
in the next few weeks.
So let's keep it CCQ, people.
Hey.
Do you think
I'd look good in this?
I think you'd look good
in anything.
How 'bout...
This?
Well, maybe not anything.
I cannot believe that they've
left all this stuff here.
Why haven't they removed it?
They don't care about
broken things.
See? Got rid of anything
valuable.
Let's get it.
-But it's broken.
-For now.
Where did you learn to do this?
Where I'm from, you get used to
fixing broken things.
Okay. Ready?
[projector whirring]
[stirring music]
We should find
a different film next week.
-If we get through next week.
-Alec.
Once they put those things
in our heads, it's over.
That's why we need to make
the most of now.
I can't.
With you.
You can't?
I have enough meaningless
things in my life.
I don't need any more.
Wow.
That makes me feel special.
[sighs]
So what did you expect
from this, then?
I just thought we were,
you know,
helping each other
get through this.
Maybe we can have
a bit of fun...
I don't want to get
through this.
Alec, just come and sit down.
Just watch the--
watch the film again.
There must be a way
that we don't have to hide.
Alec, we cannot live
in your delusions!
This...
this is the delusion.
These moments were real.
I don't see why
we can't have our own.
Absolutely gripped
the whole time.
-Right?
-When she was hiding...
-Oh, my God!
-...and you could see everybody
circling and circling
and circling...
-PERRY: I know!
-...but not finding her.
[chime]
VICAR:
Please take each other's hands.
Marriage is a full
and voluntary commitment
to the exclusion of all others
and entered into
in hope and desire
that it is for life.
With the authority
vested in me,
I pronounce you
husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
JADE: So what did you think
of that film?
Yeah, that one was my favorite.
[both chuckling]
So, mister,
now that you have me
all to yourself,
what happens next?
I think we need to go
on honeymoon.
Oh, yeah?
Where are you gonna take me?
Well, the island
over from the beach, obviously.
Yeah, of course you are.
Ooh! What about
wedding presents?
What ya want?
Well, I'd love an enlarger.
I would like you
to have an enlarger too.
Yeah. Good idea.
Well, I meant a photo enlarger.
I don't know what
you were thinking about.
No, I'd like to see them
developed.
Well, that's the problem
with film.
You have no idea
if they're any good or not.
That's the mystery.
We forgot wedding speeches.
Oh, well...
Is this thing on?
[whispers] One, two.
Even in the darkest days...
in a world full of
wicked people,
wicked ways...
from the moment
you caught my gaze...
I knew you'd have my heart.
Always.
[chime]
Oh. It's Zane.
You know, even though
it was just pretend...
it was nice to know what
it would have felt like.
You do know
it was just pretend, right?
[echoing] VICAR: Please take
each other's hands.
Marriage is a full
voluntary commitment.
JADE: It's nice to know
what it would have felt like.
VICAR: And entered into
with hope and desire
that it is for life.
JADE: You know, even though
it was just pretend...
VICAR: With the authority
vested in me,
I pronounce you
husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
JADE: You do know
it was just pretend, right?
Well, hello, boy.
[both chuckle]
I'm so glad
that you messaged me.
And here you are.
[small laugh]
Someone's trained you well.
Thanks.
As a reward, I'm gonna bring
forward your EyeLight upgrade.
Thanks.
-But I'm happy to wait.
-Oh, no, no, no.
-I insist.
-I would really appreciate
-a bit more time.
-Told you if you follow me,
I'll look after you.
-ALEC: I just--
-Alec.
I need you to toe the line.
So, I've booked you in
for tomorrow.
Zane.
-I need to tell you something.
-What? Need a break?
Last night's post "Draw"
activities wear you out?
-I can't see you anymore.
-What?
Why?
What, to him?
This isn't possible.
I'll show this to HQ.
You could.
But tell me...
How's that stolen
avatar collection of yours?
ZANE: [exhales] Oh.
You sure you wanna do this?
Yeah.
I am.
Well...
So what else can you forge?
Mm, qualifications,
travel permits, IDs.
-Military?
-Sure.
Huh.
What about uniforms?
-Got a couple.
-[laughs]
-[both laughing]
-I didn't wanna--
I didn't wanna know that.
And Zane?
We shouldn't be worried
he's gonna report us?
No. He won't wanna risk
the promotion.
So why did you forge
our license?
EYELIGHT: Alec, please look
at your Eyeglass.
MAL: Everyone,
we have breaking news.
PERRY: So exciting. Oh, my gosh!
MAL: "The Draw" is now
taking it to the next level.
PERRY: Next level!
Like totally next level.
MAL: We've gone from virtual
reality to--wait for it--
-reality.
-Mortal combat.
You can actually die now
in "The Draw."
This is so exciting.
This isn't happening
for pretend anymore.
-Oh, my goodness!
-This is real life!
-I know!
-But our constants have changed,
-haven't they?
-Yes, they have.
It's the ex-military
and unemployed
that compete
in these contests.
MAL: And these arenas
are in very specific locations
where we've had evacuations,
so it's a rejuvenation project
as well.
Jeff.
I told you
good things were coming.
Uh, we use the military.
There is a combative element
to the game.
So it makes absolute sense
to use people
whose skill set, uh, can be
deployed to great effect there.
Um, as to the unemployed, well,
this is an opportunity
to provide purpose
to those who have none.
ZANE: And as we celebrate
our new reality show
based on "The Draw,"
we've made some updates to
the online game version as well
so you get a real sense
of the danger.
But don't worry.
They're just controllers.
But they do tickle a little
if you get hit.
-[fires]
-Boom! Ha ha ha ha!
See? It works great.
[door opens]
[chime]
Did you clear your head?
[exhales]
I'm out of film.
[chime]
ZANE: A promotion's come up,
so...
are you ready to come back
and rejoin the inner circle?
I thought I already was part
of the inner circle.
You can't play yourself
out of this one.
You'll be protected,
and if you say no...
the more I have to
investigate things.
And I don't think
we want that...do we?
And before you retort...
I've deleted all those avatars.
-What about Alec?
-[scoffs]
It's you that we want, Jade.
If I say yes...
...then you don't force Alec
to get the upgrade.
We all have to get the upgrade.
There's no choice in the matter.
I thought you were
all-powerful, Zane.
Okay.
I'll find a way to take him
off the upgrade list.
Deal?
Deal.
Good.
I've put you in for tomorrow.
I'm really looking forward
to working together again.
Toodle-oo.
How do we get to the island?
I can't.
I've gotta be here for Esther.
Yeah, you do.
[intense rhythmic music pulses]
[chime]
[rhythmic music escalates]
-ALEC: You left early.
-I got called into HQ.
No sign of Esther yet.
Where's your--
What have you done?
I didn't have a choice.
-We always have a choice.
-Some of us don't.
Alec.
Alec!
Good night.
Night.
[exhales shakily]
EYELIGHT: Update complete.
Hello, Jade. I am your new
EyeLight assistant.
Is there anything
I can help you with today?
No, I'm good, thank you.
Have you ever thought about
changing your hair color?
-No, not really.
-Blond, perhaps.
Shall we try it?
I have made
some additional changes.
Do you like it?
The EyeLight picked it.
Do you like it?
Hmm.
Yeah.
Jade, I have noticed
a change in your pulse.
This is normally associated
with a lower mood.
Would you like me to add
a happiness enhancement?
Sure.
[chime]
Oh. We should go around.
-JADE: Why?
-Oh...
What do you see?
I see only you.
[chime]
Alec, to avoid being reported,
please reconnect your EyeLight.
Jade.
Yes, honey.
How do I wake you?
However you like, darling.
Why did you put money
into my account?
I received it after entering.
-Entering?
-To "The Draw."
-No.
-Anyone can play now.
And they pay you for it.
They've expanded it to the city,
which means
Esther's coming home.
ALEC: Play "Draw" headlines.
So "The Draw"--wait for it--
can now be played anywhere
by anyone. So good!
MAL: It's what we've been
saying all along.
-I don't believe this.
-PERRY: I know, it's like
they were listening to us, Mal!
-Eyeglass off.
-[sound stops]
I knew you'd be proud.
Thank you for supporting me.
I didn't say that!
Thank you for sacrificing
so much for us.
Should we head to work, darling?
Yeah. Let's go to work.
Jade, listen to me. Stop!
EYELIGHT: You are currently
interrupting Jade's reality.
-Please step aside.
-Jade, listen to me.
Listen to me. Can you hear me?
EYELIGHT: We estimate
the nearest officers
-are two minutes away.
-Well, call them!
-Jade, this is insane!
-My user's speech software
will resume when she's
no longer in physical danger.
Listen to me.
Jade, you need to wake up.
Darling...
let's buy us a bigger house.
Oh, babe,
That would be wonderful.
The technology works so well!
-See? Look at that!
-Player eliminated.
Direct kill message
to the brain--boom.
Beautiful. No clean-up.
Ah-ah!
You need to get with the program
like Jade.
Jade? Have you seen
the state of her?
Have you seen the state
of all of them?
Oh, yeah, raise your voice
as much as you like,
but unless I decide,
nobody can see you.
How am I supposed to do my job,
Zane, if nobody can see me?
Ah, yes. About that.
I'm afraid,
due to your noncompliance,
we're gonna have to
terminate your contract.
-You can't do that.
-Actually, I can.
Don't worry.
I'll look after her.
-Take him away.
-Jade, I'm gonna come for you!
I'm gonna come to your
apartment!
Which is where? See, you never
did get very far, did you?
All the best
on your next venture.
Toodle-oo.
-ALEC: Call Jade.
-Call declined.
-Call Jade.
-Call declined.
-Call Jade.
-Alec, this user
is no longer available to you.
Alec, your bank balance
is too low
to cover your rent payments.
Earn extra money
by playing in "The Draw."
Late payments
can result in relocation.
Alec, did you know tomorrow's
"Draw" grand prize
-is 10 million?
-Fine. Enter.
Congratulations, Alec.
You have now entered "The Draw."
Alec, you have
one new mandatory message.
[chime]
ZANE: Hey, Alec. Listen, mate,
no hard feelings and all.
But I did say
that I would look after you,
and I have.
I've got your next role
for you.
You're welcome, and good luck.
Boom!
-Delete.
-PERRY: Alec Michael Turner,
you are tomorrow's target
for "The Draw"!
So exciting! Congratulations!
MAL: Don't worry.
We won't tell anybody.
EYELIGHT: EyeLight securing.
EyeLight securing.
-Your EyeLight is secure.
-[chime]
[intense percussive music]
EYELIGHT: Welcome, everyone
to today's round of "The Draw."
The timer has started
for our target,
and if they can survive
until 5 p.m. this evening,
the prize of 10 million
will be theirs.
Let's begin.
So, guys, as you know,
the timer has started,
and we will be with you
throughout the entire day
to like figure out
what's gonna happen.
-We are so excited.
-MAL: We're gonna be
live streaming and giving you
guys a firsthand account
as we watch this all together.
-It's gonna be so good.
-PERRY: Send us, text us,
tell us who you think
it's gonna be.
Tell us where you think
it's gonna be.
MAL: Well, we already know that
'cause our first clue
has gone out.
-PERRY: True.
-And we're in a city!
PERRY: Oh, my gosh,
you've been saying
you wanted it to be somewhere
exciting, right?
Like, this is really cool,
right?
MAL: Well, suddenly,
you've got a lot more people,
you've got bigger buildings.
We've got transport and cars
and other things like that
-which is gonna be crazy.
-PERRY: I know!
'Cause you never
had that before!
MAL: Now we've got sewers.
We've got so many places
-that this person can hide.
-Where do you think
they're gonna hide, guys?
Like, I don't know.
Like, there's actually
so many more opportunities
I feel like,
and people can hide
like genuinely like
in the crowds, like if...
You don't work here anymore.
Plus, I think you need to hide.
I'm not hiding.
You need to leave.
I'm not going anywhere.
What's the matter, Zane?
I thought they couldn't see me.
I can't override the game, Alec.
I'll have you escorted out
again.
But that would draw attention...
and we are right in the middle
of the Kill Zone.
Alec,
you being here is putting us
all in danger.
Then you better reveal me.
You know I can't.
They'll send a kill shot
to my EyeLight immediately.
Then leave me to do my job...
mate.
EYELIGHT: And here is
the second clue.
If I have a date
with a potential mate,
I might head to this shop
where they could give
my look or hair a chop.
MAL: So we're now at
the halfway point
-and the target's still alive!
-Yeah, I know! How crazy.
MAL: They're doing
very, very well, so...
PERRY: Very, very well.
Do you think they are
going to survive for the third
and final clue?
Do you think we'll even hear
the third and final clue?
-I don't even know.
-MAL: I don't know.
The second clue, to me,
was quite obvious.
I think if you really
thought about it,
you'd be able to find them
with that.
Uh, can...
can I help you at all?
Yeah. I wanna update my look.
ALEC: Certainly, sir.
What would you like to change?
Would you like to
step into the square?
It's okay.
I'll come back later.
EYELIGHT: There are
30 minutes remaining.
Here is our third
and final clue.
A bearded guy
with bags under the eye
and one is about medium high.
So we can confirm
the third clue
-has been released.
-Oh, my gosh, I am literally--
My pulse is like racing!
Yeah. And we've got
half an hour.
Half an hour. But I think
this is so specific,
like I think I may have even
interacted with this person.
-Oh, really?
-Well, yeah.
I have a pretty good idea
of what they look like.
But what is so exciting is that
the Kill Zone is now live.
-[alarm blaring]
-We're hitting the crunch now.
PERRY: We are literally there,
and I could not be
more excited!
[alarm blaring]
-[weapon firing]
-Player eliminated.
Player eliminated.
Player eliminated.
[body thuds]
Oh, my gosh, hang on--okay!
Oh, wait, so he's cracked!
That's him. That's him!
He's running!
-That's him. Is that him?
-No, I don't think that's him.
No, no, that's not the guy.
-PERRY: What?
-No, no, no, the target's
still alive--we've got
two minutes to find him.
PERRY: So, wait. Who else
is left in the Kill Zone?
[uplifting music swells]
EYELIGHT: EyeLight Read error.
EyeLight [static] read error.
[breaking up]
EyeLight read error.
Error...error.
[alarm continues blaring]
Esther, it's me! No!
[weapon fires]
Player eliminated.
[alarm continues blaring]
[panting]
Ten, nine,
eight, seven,
six, five,
four, three,
two, one.
The timer has expired.
Congratulations,
Alec Michael Turner.
You have survived "The Draw."
You are the winner.
-Congratulations.
-Congratulations!
Enjoy your winnings.
You deserve every single
-penny of that.
-Yay!
Oh, my God. I don't know
how we're gonna top that
tomorrow night,
but somehow we're gonna try.
So tune in tomorrow,
but, wow, what an ending.
-So excited.
-MAL: Could be you.
PERRY: It could be!
PRIME MINISTER: There are
a number of social taboos
that we've now removed
that have upped the ante
for certain sections
of the population
that want a slightly
different experience.
So, uh, what is acceptable
in society
really is defined
by that society.
We've been elected
on a certain mandate
to deliver that democratically.
Um, thousands of years ago,
gladiators would compete
in the arena
for plaudits, prizes,
what have you.
Now, we moved away from that.
That's not to say that
it's right or that it's wrong.
Uh, it's just our society
changed,
moved away from that.
Our society is changing again
again,
because that's what people
want to happen.
And all we're really doing
here, I guess,
is we're simply
reframing freedom.
[door opens, closes]
EYELIGHT: Welcome, Jade.
Alec.
You can see me?
They're fixing my EyeLight
tomorrow.
She would have killed you.
You should have let her.
I didn't shoot.
When I saw that picture,
I knew it was you.
I couldn't let her kill you.
Thank you.
For the photos.
What is it that you want?
You.
I want you.
AIDE: So it's a simple
meet and greet.
We just show off the winner
and congratulate him.
PRIME MINISTER: How are we
coming along with signups
for "The Draw"?
It's our best day yet.
Very good.
Alec, congratulations.
OFFICER: Sir, I've been here
the whole time.
Clearly.
I mean, I went for
a bathroom break,
but the officers inside
told me they'd cover it.
Which officers inside?
[crunch]
[intense music throbs]